Psalms 61

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

To the Chief Musician. Upon a Stringed Instrument. David’s. Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto 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, unto thee do I cry, When my heart fainteth away, Unto a rock that is higher than I, wilt thou lead me.

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

For thou hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

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

I would be a guest in thy tent to the ages, I would seek refuge in the concealment of thy wings. (Selah)

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

For, thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast granted a possession, unto them who revere thy Name.

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

Days—unto the days of the king, wilt thou add. His years, as of generation after generation:

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

Let him retain his seat age-abidingly before God, Appoint that, lovingkindness and faithfulness, my watch over him!

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

So, will I sing thy Name unto futurity, Paying my vows, day by day.