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 Leader; with string-music. 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 fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.

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 tower of strength in 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 Tent 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 granted 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:

Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

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

May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy 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.