Psalms 61

1 To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

[For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.] Hear my cry, God. Listen 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 most remote place of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. 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 a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. (Selah)

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

5 For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

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

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

You will prolong the king's life; his years shall be for generations.

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

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

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

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