Halelu 61

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

“For the leader of the music. To be sung upon stringed instruments. A psalm 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 extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

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

For thou art my refuge, My strong tower 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)

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy 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 thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

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

O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through 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 reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve 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.

So will I sing praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.