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.

For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; 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 fainteth; lead me to a rock that 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 tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

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

I will dwell 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 granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

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

Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

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

May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy 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 praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.