Psalms 61

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

For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 unto you, when my heart is faint: 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 you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! (Selah)

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

For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

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

In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.

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

And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.