Psalms 61

1 For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, God; attend to my prayer.

For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth will I call to you when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.

3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

4 Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. (Selah)

5 For you, God, have heard my vows, you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name.

For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

6 You will prolong the king's life; his years will be like many generations.

Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

7 He will remain before God forever.

May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 I will sing praise to your name forever so that I may perform my vows every day.

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