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. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 unto you, when my heart is faint: lead me to the rock that is high above me.

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

For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering 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, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

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

In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over 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.

And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.