Salme 61

1 Til Sangmesteren. Til Strengespil. Af David.

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.

2 Hør, o Gud, paa mit Raab og lyt til min Bøn!

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

3 Fra Jordens Ende raaber jeg til dig. Naar mit Hjerte vansmægter, løft mig da op paa en Klippe,

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before the face of the enemy.

4 led mig, thi du er min Tilflugt, et mægtigt Taarn til Værn imod Fjenden.

I will dwell in your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

5 Lad mig evigt bo som Gæst i dit Telt, finde Tilflugt i dine Vingers Skjul! (Sela)

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

6 Ja du, o Gud, har hørt mine Løfter, opfyldt deres Ønsker, der frygter dit Navn.

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

7 Til Kongens Dage lægger du Dage, hans Aar skal være fra Slægt til Slægt.

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

8 Han skal trone evigt for Guds Aasyn; send Naade og Sandhed til at bevare ham! Da vil jeg evigt love dit Navn og saaledes Dag efter Dag indfri mine Løfter.

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.