Psalms 61

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

For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto 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 call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.

3 for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before 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 your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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