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. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 unto you, when my heart is faint: 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 you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! (Selah)

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

For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

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

In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.

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

And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.