Psalm 60:4–8

3 For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower against the foe.

4 I long to dwell in your tent forever

and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

5 For you, God, have heard my vows;

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

6 Increase the days of the king’s life,

his years for many generations.

7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;

appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

3 for you have been my refuge,

a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in your tent forever!

Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah

5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;

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

6 Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

7 May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me,

And a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life:

And his years as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever:

O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

3 for you are my safe refuge,

a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

4 Let me live forever in your sanctuary,

safe beneath the shelter of your wings!

Interlude

5 For you have heard my vows, O God.

You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.

6 Add many years to the life of the king!

May his years span the generations!

7 May he reign under God’s protection forever.

May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.

3 For You have been a shelter for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;

I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah

5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;

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

6 You will prolong the king’s life,

His years as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God forever.

Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

3 You have been my protection,

like a strong tower against my enemies.

4 Let me live in your Holy Tent forever.

Let me find safety in the shelter of your wings.

Selah

5 God, you have heard my promises.

You have given me what belongs to those who fear you.

6 Give the king a long life;

let him live many years.

7 Let him rule in the presence of God forever.

Protect him with your love and truth.

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;

His years shall be as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever:

Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy. 4 I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the inheritance of those that fear thy name. 6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

3 You have been my refuge, 

a tower of strength against the enemy. 

4 I would like to be a guest in your tent forever 

and to take refuge under the protection of your wings. 

Selah 

5 O God, you have heard my vows. 

You have given me the inheritance 

that belongs to those who fear your name. 

6 Add days upon days to the life of the king. 

May his years endure throughout every generation. 

7 May he sit enthroned in the presence of God forever. 

May mercy and truth protect him. 

3 for You have been a refuge for me,

a strong tower in the face of the enemy.

4 I will live in Your tent forever

and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings. Selah

5 God, You have heard my vows;

You have given a heritage

to those who fear Your name.

6 Add days to the king’s life;

may his years span many generations.

7 May he sit enthroned before God forever;

appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

3 for you are my refuge,

a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me abide in your tent forever,

find refuge under the shelter of your wings.   Selah

5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;

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

6 Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

7 May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

3 For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower from the enemy.

4 Let me reside in your tent forever.

Let me take refuge under the covering of your wings. Selah

5 For you, O God, you have heard my vows.

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

6 You will add days to the days of the king,

his years like those of many generations.

7 May he live forever in the presence of God.

Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.

3 You have always kept me safe from my enemies.

You are like a strong tower to me.

4 I long to live in your holy tent forever.

There I find safety in the shadow of your wings. Selah

5 God, you have heard my promises.

You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.

6 Add many days to the king’s life.

Let him live on and on for many years.

7 May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules.

Let your love and truth keep him safe.

3 For You have been a refuge for me,

A tower of strength against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever;

Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah.

5 For You have heard my vows, O God;

You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

6 You will prolong the king’s life;

His years will be as many generations.

7 He will abide before God forever;

Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.