Psalms 61

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

For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 unto you, when my heart is faint: lead me to the rock that is high above me.

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

For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! (Selah)

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

For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

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

In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.

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

And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.