Psalms - Chapter 61

¹ To the Chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. HEAR my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer.

King David, In Exile, Prays

² From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

⁵ For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given [me] the heritage of those who fear Your name.

Heard, Pleas For Longevity

⁶ You will prolong the king's life, His years as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him!

⁸ So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows.