Psalms 61

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

To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, 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 end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead 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 refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place 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 hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

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

Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

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

He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint — they keep him.

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

So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!