Psalms 61

1 For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

In finem. In hymnis David. [Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem meam; intende orationi meæ.

2 From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

A finibus terræ ad te clamavi, dum anxiaretur cor meum; in petra exaltasti me. Deduxisti me,

3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

quia factus es spes mea: turris fortitudinis a facie inimici.

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

Inhabitabo in tabernaculo tuo in sæcula; protegar in velamento alarum tuarum.

5 For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Quoniam tu, Deus meus, exaudisti orationem meam; dedisti hæreditatem timentibus nomen tuum.

6 You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

Dies super dies regis adjicies; annos ejus usque in diem generationis et generationis.

7 He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

Permanet in æternum in conspectu Dei: misericordiam et veritatem ejus quis requiret?

8 So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfil my vows daily.

Sic psalmum dicam nomini tuo in sæculum sæculi, ut reddam vota mea de die in diem.]