Psalms 61

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

For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, 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.

From the ends of the earth I call unto you, when my heart is faint: lead me to the rock that is high above me.

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

For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering 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, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

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

In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.

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

And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.