Psalms 61

1 For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, God; attend to my prayer.

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth will I call to you when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

4 Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

5 For you, God, have heard my vows, you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 You will prolong the king's life; his years will be like many generations.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

7 He will remain before God forever.

He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 I will sing praise to your name forever so that I may perform my vows every day.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.