Psalmorum 61

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

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

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

For thou art my refuge, My strong tower against the enemy.

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

I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

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

For thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

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

O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!

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

May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth 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 to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.