Psalm 61

¹Hear my cry, O God, *and listen to my prayer.

²I call upon you from the ends of the earth with heaviness in my heart; *set me upon the rock that is higher than I.

³For you have been my refuge, *a strong tower against the enemy.

⁴I will dwell in your house for ever; *I will take refuge under the cover of your wings.

⁵For you, O God, have heard my vows; *you have granted me the heritage of those who fear your Name.

⁶Add length of days to the king’s life; *let his years extend over many generations.

⁷Let him sit enthroned before God for ever; *bid love and faithfulness watch over him.

⁸So will I always sing the praise of your Name, *and day by day I will fulfill my vows.