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 choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to 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 ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. 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 You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against 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)

Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

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

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

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

Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

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

May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

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

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.