1 Hear my cry, O God;

listen to my prayer.

2 From 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.

3 For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower against the foe.

4 I long to dwell in your tent forever

and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

5 For you, God, have heard my vows;

you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 Increase the days of the king’s life,

his years for many generations.

7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;

appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name

and fulfill my vows day after day.

1 Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer. 2 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. 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: And his years as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.

1 O God, listen to my cry!

Hear my prayer!

2 From the ends of the earth,

I cry to you for help

when my heart is overwhelmed.

Lead me to the towering rock of safety,

3 for you are my safe refuge,

a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

4 Let me live forever in your sanctuary,

safe beneath the shelter of your wings!

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5 For you have heard my vows, O God.

You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.

6 Add many years to the life of the king!

May his years span the generations!

7 May he reign under God’s protection forever.

May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.

8 Then I will sing praises to your name forever

as I fulfill my vows each day.

1 Hear my cry, O God;

Attend to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You,

When my heart is overwhelmed;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For You have been a shelter for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;

I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah

5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;

You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

6 You will prolong the king’s life,

His years as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God forever.

Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

1 God, hear my cry;

listen to my prayer.

2 I call to you from the ends of the earth

when I am afraid.

Carry me away to a high mountain.

3 You have been my protection,

like a strong tower against my enemies.

4 Let me live in your Holy Tent forever.

Let me find safety in the shelter of your wings.

Selah

5 God, you have heard my promises.

You have given me what belongs to those who fear you.

6 Give the king a long life;

let him live many years.

7 Let him rule in the presence of God forever.

Protect him with your love and truth.

8 Then I will praise your name forever,

and every day I will keep my promises.

1 Hear my cry, O God;

Attend unto my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed:

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;

His years shall be as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever:

Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

1 Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me. 3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy. 4 I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the inheritance of those that fear thy name. 6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. 8 So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

1 Listen to my cry for help, O God. 

Pay attention to my prayer. 

2 From the ends of the earth, I call to you 

when I begin to lose heart. 

Lead me to the rock that is high above me. 

3 You have been my refuge, 

a tower of strength against the enemy. 

4 I would like to be a guest in your tent forever 

and to take refuge under the protection of your wings. 

Selah 

5 O God, you have heard my vows. 

You have given me the inheritance 

that belongs to those who fear your name. 

6 Add days upon days to the life of the king. 

May his years endure throughout every generation. 

7 May he sit enthroned in the presence of God forever. 

May mercy and truth protect him. 

8 Then I will make music to praise your name forever, 

as I keep my vows day after day. 

1 God, hear my cry;

pay attention to my prayer.

2 I call to You from the ends of the earth

when my heart is without strength.

Lead me to a rock that is high above me,

3 for You have been a refuge for me,

a strong tower in the face of the enemy.

4 I will live in Your tent forever

and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings. Selah

5 God, You have heard my vows;

You have given a heritage

to those who fear Your name.

6 Add days to the king’s life;

may his years span many generations.

7 May he sit enthroned before God forever;

appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

8 Then I will continually sing of Your name,

fulfilling my vows day by day.

1 Hear my cry, O God;

listen to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth I call to you,

when my heart is faint.

Lead me to the rock

that is higher than I;

3 for you are my refuge,

a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me abide in your tent forever,

find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah

5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;

you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

7 May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

8 So I will always sing praises to your name,

as I pay my vows day after day.

1 Hear, O God, my cry;

attend to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth I call to you

when my heart grows faint.

You will lead me to a rock that is higher than I.

3 For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower from the enemy.

4 Let me reside in your tent forever.

Let me take refuge under the covering of your wings. Selah

5 For you, O God, you have heard my vows.

You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 You will add days to the days of the king,

his years like those of many generations.

7 May he live forever in the presence of God.

Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.

8 So I will sing the praise of your name forever,

that I may fulfill my vows daily.

1 God, hear my cry for help.

Listen to my prayer.

2 From 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.

3 You have always kept me safe from my enemies.

You are like a strong tower to me.

4 I long to live in your holy tent forever.

There I find safety in the shadow of your wings. Selah

5 God, you have heard my promises.

You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.

6 Add many days to the king’s life.

Let him live on and on for many years.

7 May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules.

Let your love and truth keep him safe.

8 Then I will always sing praise to you.

I will keep my promises day after day.

1 Hear my cry, O God;

Give heed to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For You have been a refuge for me,

A tower of strength against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever;

Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah.

5 For You have heard my vows, O God;

You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

6 You will prolong the king’s life;

His years will be as many generations.

7 He will abide before God forever;

Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

That I may pay my vows day by day.