1Dem Chorleiter. Auf Saitenspiel. Von David.2Höre, Gott, mein Schreien, horche auf mein Gebet! (Ps 17,1)3Vom Ende der Erde rufe ich zu dir, weil mein Herz verzagt; du wollest mich auf den Felsen leiten, der mir zu hoch ist. (Ps 27,5)4Denn du bist mir eine Zuflucht geworden, ein starker Turm vor dem Feind. (Spr 18,10)5Ich möchte weilen in deinem Zelt in Ewigkeit, mich bergen im Schutz[1] deiner Flügel. // (Ps 17,8; Ps 91,2)6Denn du, Gott, hast auf meine Gelübde gehört, hast ⟨mir⟩ gegeben das Erbteil[2] derer, die deinen Namen fürchten. (Ps 16,5)7Du wirst Tage zu den Tagen des Königs hinzufügen; seine Jahre mögen sein wie Generation auf Generation. (Ps 21,5)8Er möge ewig thronen vor dem Angesicht Gottes. Bestelle Gnade und Treue[3], dass sie ihn behüten! (Ps 40,12; Ps 89,5)9So werde ich deinen Namen besingen immerdar; um ⟨damit⟩ meine Gelübde zu erfüllen Tag für Tag. (Ps 50,14)
1To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; (Ps 4,1; Ps 55,1)2from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, (Ps 18,2; Ps 77,3)3for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Ps 14,6; Spr 18,10)4Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! (Ps 15,1; Ps 17,8; Ps 27,4)5For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.6Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! (Ps 21,4; Ps 63,11)7May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! (Ps 40,11)8So will I ever sing praises to your name, as I perform my vows day after day. (Ps 50,14)
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.
1Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.2From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.3For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.4I long to dwell in your tent for ever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[1]5For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.6Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.7May he be enthroned in God’s presence for ever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.8Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfil my vows day after day.
For the director of music. A psalm of David to be played on stringed instruments.
1God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer.2From a place far away I call out to you. I call out as my heart gets weaker. Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me.3You have always kept me safe from my enemies. You are like a strong tower to me.4I long to live in your holy tent for ever. There I find safety in the shadow of your wings.5God, you have heard my promises. You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.6Add many days to the king’s life. Let him live on and on for many years.7May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules. Let your love and truth keep him safe.8Then I will always sing praise to you. I will keep my promises day after day.
Psalm 61
King James Version
1To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.2From 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.3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.6Thou wilt prolong the king' life: and his years as many generations.7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.