Psalms 61

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

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

2 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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

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

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

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

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

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

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