Psalms 61

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

For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, hearken to my petition; 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 ends of the earth have I cried to thee, when my heart was in trouble: thou liftedst me up on a rock thou didst guide me:

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

because thou wert my hope, a tower of strength from the face of 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 for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of thy wings. (Pause)

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, hast heard my prayers; thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

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

Thou shalt add days to the days of the king; [thou shalt lengthen] his years to all generations.

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

He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

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

So will I sing to thy name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.