Salme 61

1 Til Sangmesteren; til Strengeleg; af David.

God, listen to me, and answer my prayer [DOU]!

2 Gud! hør mit Raab, giv Agt paa min Bøn!

While I am discouraged and far from my home, I am calling out to you. Lead me to [the place that is like] a high rock [MET] on top of which I will be safe.

3 Jeg raaber til dig fra Landets Ende, naar mit Hjerte forsmægter; paa en Klippe, som ellers bliver mig for høj, fører du mig op.

You have been my refuge; you have been [like] a strong tower [MET] [in which I am safe] from being attacked by my enemies.

4 Thi du har været min Tilflugt og et stærkt Taarn imod Fjenden.

Allow me to live close to your temple all during my life [HYP]! Allow me to be safe [MET], [like a little bird is safe] under [its mother’s] wings.

5 Jeg vil bo i dit Paulun i al Evighed, jeg vil søge Ly under dine Vingers Skjul. (Sela)

God, you heard me when I solemnly promised [to give offerings to you]; you have given to me the blessings that belong to those who have an awesome respect for you [MTY].

6 Thi du, Gud! har hørt mine Løfter, du har givet mig Arv med dem, som frygte dit Navn.

[I am] the king [of Israel]; [please] allow me to live [and rule] for many years, and allow my descendants to rule [also].

7 Du vil lægge Dage til Kongens Dage, hans Aar blive som fra Slægt til Slægt!

Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.

8 Han sidde evindelig for Guds Ansigt; beskik Miskundhed og Sandhed til at bevare ham! Saa vil jeg lovsynge dit Navn til evig Tid, at jeg kan betale mine Løfter fra Dag til Dag.

If you do that, I will always sing to praise you [MTY] while I offer to you each day the sacrifices that I promised to give to you.