Psalms 61

1 To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto 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 earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for 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 strong tower from before the enemy.

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

4 I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert 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 heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

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

6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.

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

7 He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

8 So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

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