Psalms 61

1 To the Chief Musician. Upon a Stringed Instrument. David’s. Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto 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 end of the earth, unto thee do I cry, When my heart fainteth away, Unto a rock that is higher than I, wilt thou lead 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 hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

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

4 I would be a guest in thy tent to the ages, I would seek refuge in the concealment of thy wings. (Selah)

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

5 For, thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast granted a possession, unto them who revere thy Name.

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

6 Days—unto the days of the king, wilt thou add. His years, as of generation after generation:

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

7 Let him retain his seat age-abidingly before God, Appoint that, lovingkindness and faithfulness, my watch over him!

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

8 So, will I sing thy Name unto futurity, Paying my vows, day by day.

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