Psalms 61

1 For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, listen to my petition; attend to my prayer.

Til Sangmesteren. Til Strengespil. Af David.

2 From the ends of the earth have I cried to you, when my heart was in trouble: you lifted me up on a rock you did guide me:

Hør, o Gud, paa mit Raab og lyt til min Bøn!

3 because you were my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

Fra Jordens Ende raaber jeg til dig. Naar mit Hjerte vansmægter, løft mig da op paa en Klippe,

4 I will dwell in your tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of your wings. (Pause)

led mig, thi du er min Tilflugt, et mægtigt Taarn til Værn imod Fjenden.

5 For you, o God, have heard my prayers; you have given an inheritance to them that fear your name.

Lad mig evigt bo som Gæst i dit Telt, finde Tilflugt i dine Vingers Skjul! (Sela)

6 You shall add days to the days of the king; [you shall lengthen] his years to all generations.

Ja du, o Gud, har hørt mine Løfter, opfyldt deres Ønsker, der frygter dit Navn.

7 He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

Til Kongens Dage lægger du Dage, hans Aar skal være fra Slægt til Slægt.

8 So will I sing to your name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Han skal trone evigt for Guds Aasyn; send Naade og Sandhed til at bevare ham! Da vil jeg evigt love dit Navn og saaledes Dag efter Dag indfri mine Løfter.