Salme 61

1 Til Sangmesteren. Til Strengespil. Af David.

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

2 Hør, o Gud, paa mit Raab og lyt til 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 Fra Jordens Ende raaber jeg til dig. Naar mit Hjerte vansmægter, løft mig da op paa en Klippe,

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 led mig, thi du er min Tilflugt, et mægtigt Taarn til Værn 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 Lad mig evigt bo som Gæst i dit Telt, finde Tilflugt i 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 Ja du, o Gud, har hørt mine Løfter, opfyldt deres Ønsker, der frygter 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 Til Kongens Dage lægger du Dage, hans Aar skal være 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 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.

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.