Psalmorum 61

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

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

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

From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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

For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

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

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. (Selah)

5 Quoniam tu, Deus meus, exaudisti orationem meam; dedisti hæreditatem timentibus nomen tuum.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 Dies super dies regis adjicies; annos ejus usque in diem generationis et generationis.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

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

He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.