Psalms 61

1 For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, hearken to my petition; 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 have I cried to thee, when my heart was in trouble: thou liftedst me up on a rock thou didst guide me:

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 because thou wert my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of thy wings. (Pause)

I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. (Selah)

5 For thou, o God, hast heard my prayers; thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

6 Thou shalt add days to the days of the king; [thou shalt lengthen] his years to all generations.

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

7 He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 So will I sing to thy name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

So will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.