| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 For the choir director: A psalm of David. In times of trouble, may the LORD respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm. | 1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. |
| 2 May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. | 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. |
| 3 May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude | 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. "Selah" |
| 4 May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans. | 4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. |
| 5 May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers. | 5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests. |
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