Psalms 61

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

For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 I call unto you, when my heart is faint: 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 you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering 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, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

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

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

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

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

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