Psalm 61 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Psa 61:1<To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David.> Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.

Psa 61:2From the end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.

Psa 61:3For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

Psa 61:4I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.)

Psa 61:5For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

Psa 61:6You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

Psa 61:7May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

Psa 61:8So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.

The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.