Psalmorum 61

1 In finem, In hymnis David. Exaudi Deus deprecationem meam: intende orationi meæ.

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.

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

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

for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.

4 Inhabitabo in tabernaculo tuo in sæcula: protegar in velamento alarum tuarum.

Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

5 Quoniam tu Deus meus exaudisti orationem meam: dedisti hereditatem timentibus nomen tuum.

For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

6 Dies super dies regis adiicies: annos eius usque in diem generationis et generationis.

Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.

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

May he always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect him.

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

Then I will always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.