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.

To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto 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 will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.

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

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

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

I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; 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, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

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

Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: 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 for ever: bestow 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 will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.