Psalms 61

1 For the end, amongst the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend to my prayer.

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

3 because you were my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before the face of the enemy.

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

I will dwell in your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

5 For you, o God, have heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

6 You shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

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

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

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

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.