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; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, 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 will I call to you when 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 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)

Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under 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 inheritance of those who honor 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 will be like many generations.

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

He will remain before God forever.

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

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