Psalms 61

1 To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.

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

2 From the endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.

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 bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.

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

4 I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. (Selah)

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

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.

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

6 Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

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

7 Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.

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

8 So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.

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