Psalms 61

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

To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to 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 land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

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 tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

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 prayers; you have given an inheritance to them 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 shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

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

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

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

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

So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!