Psalms 61

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

For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend 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.

From the ends of the earth have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

3 For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

because you were my hope, a tower of strength from 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 for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of your wings. (Pause)

5 For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

For you, o God, have heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

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

You shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

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

He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

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

So will I sing to your name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.