Psalms 61 GNV
Summary: A royal psalm of lament and hope, Psalm 61 opens "from the end of the earth," with a faint and overwhelmed heart crying for a rock "higher than I" (v. 2). Its central image, dwelling in God's tent and taking refuge "under the shelter of your wings" (v. 4), gives way to intercession for the king's long life, "prolong the life of the king... may he be enthroned forever" (v. 6-7). It closes with a vow to sing praise daily and fulfill vows made, tying personal crisis to the wellbeing of the whole nation.
1To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.
2From the endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.
3For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.
4I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. Selah.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.
6Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.
7Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.
8So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.
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