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

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.

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

4 I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! (Selah)

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.

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

7 He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

8 So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

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