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.

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

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;

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

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

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

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

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, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them 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 even to generation and generation.

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

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

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

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