Psalms 61

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

To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, 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 end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

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

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place 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 appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

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

Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

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

He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint — they keep him.

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

So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!