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. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear, O God, my 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 will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for 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 strong tower from before the enemy.

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

I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert 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 heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

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

Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.

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

He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.