詩篇 61

1 大衛的詩，交與伶長。用絲弦的樂器。 上帝啊，求你聽我的呼求， 側耳聽我的禱告！

God, listen to me, and answer my prayer [DOU]!

2 我心裏發昏的時候， 我要從地極求告你。 求你領我到那比我更高的磐石！

While I am discouraged and far from my home, I am calling out to you. Lead me to [the place that is like] a high rock [MET] on top of which I will be safe.

3 因為你作過我的避難所， 作過我的堅固臺，脫離仇敵。

You have been my refuge; you have been [like] a strong tower [MET] [in which I am safe] from being attacked by my enemies.

4 我要永遠住在你的帳幕裏！ 我要投靠在你翅膀下的隱密處！ (細拉)

Allow me to live close to your temple all during my life [HYP]! Allow me to be safe [MET], [like a little bird is safe] under [its mother’s] wings.

5 上帝啊，你原是聽了我所許的願； 你將產業賜給敬畏你名的人。

God, you heard me when I solemnly promised [to give offerings to you]; you have given to me the blessings that belong to those who have an awesome respect for you [MTY].

6 你要加添王的壽數； 他的年歲必存到世世。

[I am] the king [of Israel]; [please] allow me to live [and rule] for many years, and allow my descendants to rule [also].

7 他必永遠坐在上帝面前； 願你預備慈愛和誠實保佑他！

Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.

8 這樣，我要歌頌你的名，直到永遠， 好天天還我所許的願。

If you do that, I will always sing to praise you [MTY] while I offer to you each day the sacrifices that I promised to give to you.