Psalms 61

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

For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, hearken to my petition; attend to my prayer.

2 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.

From the ends of the earth have I cried to thee, when my heart was in trouble: thou liftedst me up on a rock thou didst guide me:

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

because thou wert my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

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

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

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

For thou, o God, hast heard my prayers; thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

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

Thou shalt add days to the days of the king; [thou shalt lengthen] his years to all generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness 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 will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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