Psalms 61

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

For the end, amongst the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend to 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 ends of the earth have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

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

because you were my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

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

I will dwell in your tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of your wings. (Pause)

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

For you, o God, have heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

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

You shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

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

He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

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

So will I sing to your name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.