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 of the music. To be sung upon stringed instruments. A psalm 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 extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

3 For thou hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

For thou art my refuge, My strong tower 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)

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

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! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

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

O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!

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

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!

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

So will I sing praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.