Psalms 61

1 For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive to my prayer.

[For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.] Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

2 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.

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 you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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