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. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive 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 unto you, when my heart is faint: 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 you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

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

O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering 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, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

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

Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all 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.

In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over 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.

And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.