Psalms 61

1 To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.

2 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.

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

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

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before the face of the enemy.

4 I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. (Selah)

I will dwell in your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

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

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

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

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

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

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.