Psalms 61

1 For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

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

2 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.

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 been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

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

4 I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert 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 vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

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

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

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

7 May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

8 So will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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