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Kungens bön

61 För körledaren, till stränginstrument. Av David.

Gud, lyssna till mitt rop!
    Hör min bön!

Från jordens ände ropar jag till dig i min svaghet.
    Led mig upp på klippan, som är högre än jag.
Du är min tillflykt,
    ett starkt torn mot fienden.

Jag vill för alltid bo i ditt tält
    och ta min tillflykt under dina vingars skugga. Séla
Du har hört mina löften, Gud,
    och du har gett mig deras arv som fruktar dig.

Ge kungen ett långt liv,
    många år från generation till generation.
Låt honom sitta på sin tron inför Gud i evighet.
    Låt din nåd och trofasthet bevara honom.

Då ska jag ständigt prisa ditt namn.
    Dag efter dag ska jag uppfylla mina löften.

Psalm 61[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

Hear my cry, O God;(A)
    listen to my prayer.(B)

From the ends of the earth I call to you,
    I call as my heart grows faint;(C)
    lead me to the rock(D) that is higher than I.
For you have been my refuge,(E)
    a strong tower against the foe.(F)

I long to dwell(G) in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[b](H)
For you, God, have heard my vows;(I)
    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.(J)

Increase the days of the king’s life,(K)
    his years for many generations.(L)
May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;(M)
    appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.(N)

Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(O)
    and fulfill my vows day after day.(P)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
  2. Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

A Prayer for Protection[a]

61 Hear my cry, O God;
    listen to my prayer!
In despair and far from home
    I call to you!

Take me to a safe refuge,
    for you are my protector,
    my strong defense against my enemies.

Let me live in your sanctuary all my life;
    let me find safety under your wings.
You have heard my promises, O God,
    and you have given me what belongs to those who honor you.

Add many years to the king's life;
    let him live on and on!
May he rule forever in your presence, O God;
    protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.

So I will always sing praises to you,
    as I offer you daily what I have promised.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 HEBREW TITLE: By David.