Psalms 61

1 To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, 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 land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

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 refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

4 I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place 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 hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

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

6 Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

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

7 He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint — they keep him.

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

8 So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!

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