Psalms 61

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

TO THE OVERSEER. ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. BY DAVID. Hear, O God, my loud cry, 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.

I call to You from the end of the land, In the feebleness of my heart, You lead me into a rock higher than I.

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

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Your tent for all ages, I trust in the secret place of Your 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 You, O God, have listened to my vows, You have appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Your Name.

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

You add days to the days of the king, His years as generation and generation.

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

He dwells before God for all time, Appoint kindness and truth—they keep him.

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

So I praise Your Name forever, When I pay my vows day by day!