Psalms 61

1 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 cry unto you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. (Selah)

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

For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

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

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

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

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

8 So will I sing praise unto your 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!