Psalms 61

1 TO THE OVERSEER. ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. BY DAVID. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend 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 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 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 You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

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

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

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

For thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

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

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

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

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!

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

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