Psalms 61

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

TO THE OVERSEER. ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. BY DAVID. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to 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.

I call to You from the end of the land, In the feebleness of my heart, You lead me into a rock higher than I.

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

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Your tent for all ages, I trust in the secret place of Your wings. (Selah)

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

For You, O God, have listened to my vows, You have appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Your Name.

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

You add days to the days of the king, His years as generation and generation.

7 He will remain before God forever.

He dwells before God for all time, Appoint kindness and truth—they keep him.

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

So I praise Your Name forever, When I pay my vows day by day!