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 end, among the Hymns of David. O God, hearken to my petition; 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 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 to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

because thou wert my hope, a tower of strength from the face of 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 shelter myself under the shadow of thy wings. (Pause)

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 prayers; thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

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

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

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

He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

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

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