Psalmorum 61

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

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.

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

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

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

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before the face of the enemy.

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

I will dwell in your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

5 Quoniam tu Deus meus exaudisti orationem meam: dedisti hereditatem timentibus nomen tuum.

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

6 Dies super dies regis adiicies: annos eius usque in diem generationis et generationis.

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

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

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

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

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.