Psalms 61

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

“For the leader of the music. To be sung upon stringed instruments. A psalm 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 extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

3 For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

For thou art my refuge, My strong tower against the enemy.

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

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

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

For thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

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

O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!

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

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!

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

So will I sing praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.