Psalms 61

1 For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

TO THE OVERSEER. ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. BY DAVID. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

I call to You from the end of the land, In the feebleness of my heart, You lead me into a rock higher than I.

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

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

I sojourn in Your tent for all ages, I trust in the secret place of Your wings. (Selah)

5 For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

For You, O God, have listened to my vows, You have appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Your Name.

6 You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

You add days to the days of the king, His years as generation and generation.

7 He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

He dwells before God for all time, Appoint kindness and truth—they keep him.

8 So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfil my vows daily.

So I praise Your Name forever, When I pay my vows day by day!