Psalms 61

1 For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend to my prayer.

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

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

3 because you were my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

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

4 I will dwell in your tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of your wings. (Pause)

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

5 For you, o God, have heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

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

6 You shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.

7 He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

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