Psalms 61

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

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive 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.

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

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

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before 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 your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

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

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

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

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

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

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

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

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.