Psalms 61

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

Unto the end, in hymns, for David. Hear, O God, 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.

To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;

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

For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

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

In thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy wings.

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

For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: 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 wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and generation.

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

He abideth for ever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall search?

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

So will I sing a psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day to day.