Psalms 61

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

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen 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 this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,

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

for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.

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

Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter 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, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

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

Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.

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

May he always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect him.

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

Then I will always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.