Psalms 61

1 “To the chief musician upon Neginah, by David.” Hear, O God, my entreaty; listen to 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 call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is too high for me.

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 unto me, a strong tower against the enemy.

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

4 Let me sojourn in thy tent to all eternity; let me be sheltered under 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 truly listened to my vows: thou hast given back 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 Oh, add days unto the king's days: may his years be as of many generations.

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

7 May he abide for ever before God: ordain that kindness and truth may guard 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 pay my vows day by day.

So will I sing praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.