Revised Standard Version RSV
New International Version NIV
1 In thee, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame!
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In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
2 In thy righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline thy ear to me, and save me!
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In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me.
3 Be thou to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for thou art my rock and my fortress.
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Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.
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Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.
5 For thou, O Lord, art my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth.
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For you have been my hope, Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.
6 Upon thee I have leaned from my birth; thou art he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of thee.
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From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.
7 I have been as a portent to many; but thou art my strong refuge.
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I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge.
8 My mouth is filled with thy praise, and with thy glory all the day.
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My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.
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