Psalms 61

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

Hear my cry, O God; 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 end of the earth will I cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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

For you have been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

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

I will abide in your tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert 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 heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name.

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

You will prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

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

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

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

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