Psaumes 61

1 Au chef des chantres. Sur instruments à cordes. De David. O Dieu! Écoute mes cris, Sois attentif à ma prière!

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

2 Du bout de la terre je crie à toi, le cœur abattu; Conduis-moi sur le rocher que je ne puis atteindre!

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 Car tu es pour moi un refuge, Une tour forte, en face de l’ennemi.

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 Je voudrais séjourner éternellement dans ta tente, Me réfugier à l’abri de tes ailes. (Pause)

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 Car toi, ô Dieu! Tu exauces mes vœux, Tu me donnes l’héritage de ceux qui craignent ton nom.

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 Ajoute des jours aux jours du roi; Que ses années se prolongent à jamais!

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

7 Qu’il reste sur le trône éternellement devant Dieu! Fais que ta bonté et ta fidélité veillent sur lui!

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 Alors je chanterai sans cesse ton nom, En accomplissant chaque jour mes vœux.

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.