Psalms 61

For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.

1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. ✦

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

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. ✦

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. ✦

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

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

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. ✦

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