Psalms 61

1 For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.

Hear my cry, O God. Attend to my prayer.

2 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,

From the end of the earth I will call to thee when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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

For thou have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

I will dwell in thy tabernacle forever. I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

5 For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

For thou, O God, have heard my vows. Thou have given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.

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

Thou will prolong the king's life. His years shall be as many generations.

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

He shall abide before God forever. O prepare loving kindness and truth that they may preserve him.

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

So I will sing praise to thy name forever, that I may daily perform my vows.