Psalms 61

1To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. --By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

1 Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

2From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

2From 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.

3For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

4I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.

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

5For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

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

6Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

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

7He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint--they keep him.

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

8So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!

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