Psalms 61

1 “To the chief musician upon Neginah, by David.” Hear, O God, my entreaty; listen to my prayer.

For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen 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 end of the earth, I will call to you 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 you have 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 your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your 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 you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

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

You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

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

He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness 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 I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfil my vows daily.