Psalms 61

1 TO THE OVERSEER. ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. BY DAVID. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.

2 I call to You from the end of the land, In the feebleness of my heart, You lead me into a rock higher than I.

From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,

3 For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.

4 I sojourn in Your tent for all ages, I trust in the secret place of Your wings. (Selah)

Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

5 For You, O God, have listened to my vows, You have appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Your Name.

For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

6 You add days to the days of the king, His years as generation and generation.

Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.

7 He dwells before God for all time, Appoint kindness and truth—they keep him.

May he always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect him.

8 So I praise Your Name forever, When I pay my vows day by day!

Then I will always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.