Psalm 61 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

Attend unto my prayer.

From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed:

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For thou hast been a refuge for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings.

[Selah

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;

His years shall be as many generations.

He shall abide before God for ever:

Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

Thomas Nelson & Sons first published the American Standard Version in 1901. This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.