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 Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen 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 end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. 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 a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

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

I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your 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, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

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

You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

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

He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfil my vows daily.