< Halelu 61 >
1 E HOOLOHE mai, e ke Akua, i ko'u kahea ana; E maliu pono mai i ka'u pule.
For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen 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 this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,
3 No ka mea, ua lilo mai oe i paku no'u; He halekaua paa imua o ka enemi.
for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.
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 live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)
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, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.
6 E hooloihi no oe i na la o ke alii: A i kona mau makahiki ia hanauna aku ia hanauna aku.
Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through 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 always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect 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 always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.