Psalms 61

1 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

To the Chief Musician. Upon a Stringed Instrument. David’s. Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto my prayer:

2 From the end of the earth will I cry to thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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.

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

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

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the shelter of thy wings. (Selah)

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

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

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

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

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

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

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

8 So will I sing praise to thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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