Psalms 61

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

To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David. Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open 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 end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.

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

For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

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

I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah)

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

For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

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

You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

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

May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

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

So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.