Psalms 61

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

TO THE OVERSEER. ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. BY DAVID. Hear, O God, my loud cry, 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,

I call to You from the end of the land, In the feebleness of my heart, You lead me into a rock higher than I.

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

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Your tent for all ages, I trust in the secret place 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 listened to my vows, You have appointed the inheritance Of those fearing 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 add days to the days of the king, His years as generation and generation.

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

He dwells before God for all time, Appoint kindness and truth—they keep 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 I praise Your Name forever, When I pay my vows day by day!