Psalms 61

1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

Hear my cry, O God. Attend to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the end of the earth I will call to thee when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

For thou have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

I will dwell in thy tabernacle forever. I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

For thou, O God, have heard my vows. Thou have given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.

6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

Thou will prolong the king's life. His years shall be as many generations.

7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

He shall abide before God forever. O prepare loving kindness and truth that they may preserve him.

8 Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

So I will sing praise to thy name forever, that I may daily perform my vows.