Psalms 61

1 “To the chief musician upon Neginah, by David.” Hear, O God, my entreaty; listen 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 end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is too high for 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 For thou hast been a shelter unto me, a strong tower against the enemy.

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

4 Let me sojourn in thy tent to all eternity; let me be sheltered under the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

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

5 For thou, O God, hast truly listened to my vows: thou hast given back the heritage of those that fear thy name.

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

6 Oh, add days unto the king's days: may his years be as of many generations.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

7 May he abide for ever before God: ordain that kindness and truth may guard him.

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

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may pay my vows day by day.

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