Psalms 61

To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

¹Hear my cry, O God; Listen to my prayer. ²From the end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is overwhelmed and weak; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I [a rock that is too high to reach without Your help]. ³For You have been a shelter and a refuge for me, A strong tower against the enemy. ⁴Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah. ⁵¶For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name [with reverence]. ⁶You will prolong the king’s life [adding days upon days]; His years will be like many generations. ⁷He will sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God; Appoint lovingkindness and truth to watch over and preserve him. ⁸So I will sing praise to Your name forever, Paying my vows day by day.