Psalms 61

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

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive 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.

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

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

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before 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 forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

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

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

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

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time 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.

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

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

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.