Psalms 61

1 Unto the end, in hymns, for David. Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer,

To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David. Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.

2 To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;

From the end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.

3 For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

4 In thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy wings.

I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah)

5 For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and generation.

You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

7 He abideth for ever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall search?

May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

8 So will I sing a psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day to day.

So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.