New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer.
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Hear my cry, O God; 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.
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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 You have always kept me safe from my enemies. You are like a strong tower to me.
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For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
4 I long to live in your holy tent forever. There I find safety in the shadow of your wings. "Selah"
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I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
5 God, you have heard my promises. You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.
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For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 Add many days to the king's life. Let him live on and on for many years.
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Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.
7 May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules. Let your love and truth keep him safe.
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May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
8 Then I will always sing praise to you. I will keep my promises day after day.
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Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
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