Psalms 61

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

To the Chief Musician. Upon a Stringed Instrument. David’s. Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto 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.

From the end of the earth, unto thee do I cry, When my heart fainteth away, Unto a rock that is higher than I, wilt thou lead me.

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

For thou hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

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

I would be a guest in thy tent to the ages, I would seek refuge in the concealment of thy wings. (Selah)

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

For, thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast granted a possession, unto them who revere thy Name.

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

Days—unto the days of the king, wilt thou add. His years, as of generation after generation:

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

Let him retain his seat age-abidingly before God, Appoint that, lovingkindness and faithfulness, my watch over him!

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

So, will I sing thy Name unto futurity, Paying my vows, day by day.