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 will I cry to you, 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 you have been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

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

I will abide in your tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of your 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 you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name.

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

You will prolong the king’s life: and his years 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: O prepare mercy and truth, which 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 to your name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.