Psalms 61

1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

Ki te tino kaiwhakatangi. Nekina. Na Rawiri. Whakarongo, e te Atua, ki taku karanga: tahuri mai ki taku inoi.

2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Ka karanga ahau ki a koe i te pito o te whenua, ina pehia toku ngakau: arahina ahau ki te kohatu e tiketike ake ana i ahau.

3 For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

He piringa hoki koe moku: he pa kaha i te hoariri.

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

Ka noho ahau ki tou tapenakara ake ake, ka okioki ki ou pakau hei piringa. (Hera)

5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

Kua rongo nei hoki koe, e te Atua, i aku kupu tauranga kua homai e koe te wahi o te hunga e wehi ana ki tou ingoa.

6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

Ka whakaraneatia e koe nga ra o te kingi; ona tau ki nga whakatupuranga katoa.

7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

E noho ia i te aroaro o te Atua ake ake: whakaritea mai he aroha, he pono, hei tiaki i a ia.

8 Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

Penei ka himene ahau ki tou ingoa ake ake: ka whakamana e ahau aku kupu taurangi i tenei ra, i tenei ra.