Psalms 61

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

For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto 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 will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.

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

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in 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 Tent for ever; 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, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

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

Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

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

May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy 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 will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.