Psalm 61

To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.

1        O God, give ear unto my cry;

                   unto my pray'r attend.

2        From th' utmost corner of the land

                   my cry to thee I'll send.

          What time my heart is overwhelm'd,

                   and in perplexity,

          Do thou me lead unto the Rock

                   that higher is than I.

3        For thou hast for my refuge been

                   a shelter by thy pow'r;

          And for defence against my foes

                   thou hast been a strong tow'r.

4        Within thy tabernacle I

                   for ever will abide;

          And under covert of thy wings

                   with confidence me hide.

5        For thou the vows that I did make,

                   O Lord my God, didst hear:

          Thou hast giv'n me the heritage

                   of those thy name that fear.

6        A life prolong'd for many days

                   thou to the king shalt give;

          Like many generations be

                   the years which he shall live.

7        He in God's presence his abode

                   for evermore shall have:

          O do thou truth and mercy both

                   prepare, that may him save.

8        And so will I perpetually

                   sing praise unto thy name;

          That having made my vows, I may

                   each day perform the same.