Psalms 61

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

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

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

From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For you have been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

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

Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

5 For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name.

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

6 You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

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

May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

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

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.