Psalms 61

1 [For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.] Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

To the Chief Musician. Upon a Stringed Instrument. David’s. Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto my prayer:

2 From the most remote place of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the end of the earth, unto thee do I cry, When my heart fainteth away, Unto a rock that is higher than I, wilt thou lead me.

3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

For thou hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

I would be a guest in thy tent to the ages, I would seek refuge in the concealment of thy wings. (Selah)

5 For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

For, thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast granted a possession, unto them who revere thy Name.

6 You will prolong the king's life; his years shall be for generations.

Days—unto the days of the king, wilt thou add. His years, as of generation after generation:

7 He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

Let him retain his seat age-abidingly before God, Appoint that, lovingkindness and faithfulness, my watch over him!

8 So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows day after day.

So, will I sing thy Name unto futurity, Paying my vows, day by day.