< Psalms 61 >

1 For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, 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 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 thou hast 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 thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)
I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. (Selah)
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 hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.
6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.
Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.
7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint — they keep him.
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!

< Psalms 61 >