Psalms 61

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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