PSALM 61 [†] Hear my cry, O God,

 m listen to my prayer;

2 from the end of the earth I call to you

when my heart is  n faint.

Lead me to  o the rock

that is higher than I,

3 for you have been  p my refuge,

a strong  q tower against the enemy.

4[†] Let me  r dwell in your tent forever!

Let me take refuge under  s 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.

6[†]  t Prolong  u the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

7[^] May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint  v steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

8[†] So will I ever sing praises to your name,

as I  w perform my vows day after day.

To the choirmaster: according to  x Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.