Halelu 61

1 E HOOLOHE mai, e ke Akua, i ko'u kahea ana; E maliu pono mai i ka'u pule.

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

2 Mai ka welau o ka honua e kahea aku ai au ia oe, I ka paumako o ko'u naau; E alakai oe ia'u i ka pohaku kiekie maluna o'u.

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.

3 No ka mea, ua lilo mai oe i paku no'u; He halekaua paa imua o ka enemi.

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

4 E noho wau maloko o kou halelewa a mau loa: E kanaho au ma ka hoomalu ana o kou mau eheu. (Sila)

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

5 No ka mea, ua lohe oe, e ke Akua, i ka'u mau mea i hoohiki ai: Ua haawi mai hoi oe ia'u i ka hooilina o ka poe weliweli i kou inoa.

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

6 E hooloihi no oe i na la o ke alii: A i kona mau makahiki ia hanauna aku ia hanauna aku.

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

7 E noho ia imua o ke Akua a mau loa; E hoomakaukau mai oe i ke aloha a me ka oiaio, e ola'i ia.

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

8 Pela, e himeni mau loa aku au i kou inoa, E hooko aku i kela la i keia la i ka'u mau mea i berita ai.

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