Psalms 61

1 “For the leader of the music. To be sung upon stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear my cry, O God! Attend to my prayer!

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2 From the extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For thou art my refuge, My strong tower against the enemy.

For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

5 For thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.

7 May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 So will I sing praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.