< Psalms 61 >
1 To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.
From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
4 I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.
For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.
Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
7 He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
8 So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.
Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.