Psalms 61

1 For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen 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, I will call to you 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 you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

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

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

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

5 For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

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

6 You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

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

7 He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

8 So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfil my vows daily.

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