Psalms [Praises] 61

For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David [Beloved].

Context: Possible, David [Beloved] is in mountain crags taking shelter from Saul [Asked for]. God gives David [Beloved] opportunity to overpower his enemy King Saul [Asked for]. (1 Sam 23:29-24:7)

Context: Possible, David [Beloved] contemplates God’s promise to establish peace from all Israel’s enemies and God will establish David’s son and David’s house forever. (2 Sam 7:8-16)

1Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my cry, God.

Listen to my prayer.

2From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed.

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3For you have been a refuge for me,

a strong tower from the enemy.

4I will dwell in your tent forever.

I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

5For you, God, have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· my vows.

You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6You will prolong the king’s life;

his years shall be for generations.

7He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever.

Appoint your chesed ·loving-kindness· and truth, that they may preserve him.

8So I will sing zahmar ·musical praise· to your name forever,

that I may fulfill my vows daily.