Psalms 61

1 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

“For the leader of the music. To be sung upon stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear my cry, O 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 extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

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

For thou art my refuge, My strong tower against the enemy.

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

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

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! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

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

O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!

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

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth 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 praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.