Psalms 61

1 HEAR my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, God; attend to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the ends of the earth will I call to you when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

For you, God, have heard my vows, you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

You will prolong the king's life; his years will be like many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

He will remain before God forever.

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

I will sing praise to your name forever so that I may perform my vows every day.