Psalm 61

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

61 ¹Hear my cry, O God;

Attend unto my prayer.

²From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart ^ais overwhelmed:

Lead me to ^athe rock that is higher than I.

³For thou hast been a refuge for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

⁴I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings.

Selah

⁵For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶Thou wilt prolong the king's life;

His years shall be as many generations.

⁷He shall abide before God for ever:

Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

⁸So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,

That I may daily perform my vows.