Psalms 61

1 For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend to 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 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 extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

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

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

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

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

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

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

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

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

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

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth 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 thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.