Psalms 61

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

For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; 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 have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

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

because you were my hope, a tower of strength from 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 your tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of your wings. (Pause)

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 heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that 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.

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

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

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

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 to your name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.