Psalms 61

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

Au chef des chantres. Sur instruments à cordes. De David. O Dieu! Écoute mes cris, Sois attentif à ma prière!

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.

Du bout de la terre je crie à toi, le cœur abattu; Conduis-moi sur le rocher que je ne puis atteindre!

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.

Car tu es pour moi un refuge, Une tour forte, en face de l’ennemi.

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.

Je voudrais séjourner éternellement dans ta tente, Me réfugier à l’abri de tes ailes. (Pause)

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].

Car toi, ô Dieu! Tu exauces mes vœux, Tu me donnes l’héritage de ceux qui craignent ton nom.

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

Ajoute des jours aux jours du roi; Que ses années se prolongent à jamais!

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.

Qu’il reste sur le trône éternellement devant Dieu! Fais que ta bonté et ta fidélité veillent sur lui!

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.

Alors je chanterai sans cesse ton nom, En accomplissant chaque jour mes vœux.