Psalms 61

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

To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto 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 end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.

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

For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.

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

I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

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

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

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

Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.

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

He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.