Psalms 61

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

“To the chief musician upon Neginah, by David.” Hear, O God, my entreaty; listen 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 end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is too high for me.

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

For thou hast been a shelter unto me, a strong tower against the enemy.

4 I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. (Selah)

Let me sojourn in thy tent to all eternity; let me be sheltered under the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

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

For thou, O God, hast truly listened to my vows: thou hast given back the heritage of those that fear thy name.

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

Oh, add days unto the king's days: may his years be as of many generations.

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

May he abide for ever before God: ordain that kindness and truth may guard him.

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

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may pay my vows day by day.