Psalms 61

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

For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 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 my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

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

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering 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, 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 even to generation and generation.

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

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

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

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