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

For thou art my refuge, My strong tower against the enemy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 He will remain before God forever.

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth 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 to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.