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 him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto 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 endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.

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

For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.

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

I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering 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 desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.

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

Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

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

Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.

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

So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.