Psalm 61

1. (0) For the leader. With stringed instruments. By David:

2. (1) Hear my cry, God; 2 listen to my prayer.

3. (2) From the end of the earth, with fainting heart, 3 I call out to you. 3 Set me down on a rock 3 far above where I am now.

4. (3) For you have been a refuge for me, 4 a tower of strength in the face of the foe.

5. (4) I will live in your tent forever 5 and find refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

6. (5) For you, God, have heard my vows; 6 you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

7. (6) Prolong the life of the king! 7 May his years go on for many generations.

8. (7) May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever! 8 Appoint grace and truth to preserve him!

9. (8) Then I will sing praise to your name forever, 9 as day after day I fulfill my vows.