Psalms 61

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

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to 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 ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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

For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

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

Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

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

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

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

Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

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

May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

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

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.