Psalms 61

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

For the end, amongst the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend 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 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:

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

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

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

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

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 heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

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

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

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

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

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

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