Psalms 61

1 For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

Unto the end, in hymns, for David. Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer,

2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

In thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy wings.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.

For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.

Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and generation.

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

He abideth for ever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall search?

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

So will I sing a psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day to day.