Psalms 61

1 For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, 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 will I call to you when 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 a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He will remain before God forever.

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

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