Psalms 61

1 For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend to my prayer.

To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David. Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

From the end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.

3 because you were my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

4 I will dwell in your tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of your wings. (Pause)

I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah)

5 For you, o God, have heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

6 You shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

7 He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

8 So will I sing to your name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.