祈求上帝保护

大卫作的训诲诗,交给乐长,用弦乐器。

61 上帝啊,求你倾听我的呼求,
垂听我的祷告!
我心里沮丧之时,
从地极呼求你,
求你领我到高高的磐石上。
因为你是我的避难所,
是我抗敌的坚垒。
我要永远住在你的圣幕里,
在你翅膀下得荫庇!(细拉)
上帝啊,你已经听见我的誓言,
把你赐给敬畏你名之人的产业赐给我。
愿你延长王的寿命,
使他的年日恒久。
愿他在你的护佑下永远做王,
求你以慈爱和信实来保护他。
我要永远歌颂你的名,
天天还我许的愿。

61 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

A Prayer for Protection

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

61 God, hear my cry;
listen to my prayer.
I call to you from the ends of the earth
    when I am afraid.
    Carry me away to a high mountain.
You have been my protection,
    like a strong tower against my enemies.

Let me live in your Holy Tent forever.
    Let me find safety in the shelter of your wings. Selah

God, you have heard my promises.
    You have given me what belongs to those who fear you.

Give the king a long life;
    let him live many years.
Let him rule in the presence of God forever.
    Protect him with your love and truth.
Then I will praise your name forever,
    and every day I will keep my promises.