1To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 2Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 3from the end of the earth I call to thee, when my heart is faint. Lead thou me to the rock that is higher than I; 4for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. 5Let me dwell in thy tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings! [Selah] 6For thou, O God, hast heard my vows, thou hast given me the heritage of those who fear thy name. 7Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! 8May he be enthroned for ever before God; bid steadfast love and faithfulness watch over him! [ (Psalms 61:9) So will I ever sing praises to thy name, as I pay my vows day after day. ]