Psalms 61

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

(Til sangmesteren. Til strengespil. Af David.) Hør, o Gud, på mit råb og lyt til min bøn!

2 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.

Fra Jordens Ende råber jeg til dig. Når mit Hjerte vansmægter, løft mig da op på en Klippe,

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

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

4 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.

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

5 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].

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

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

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

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

Han skal trone evigt for Guds Åsyn; send Nåde og Sandhed til at bevare ham!

8 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.

Da vil jeg evigt love dit Navn og således Dag efter Dag indfri mine Løfter.