The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 For the leader. With stringed instruments. By David: Hear my cry, God; listen to my prayer.
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<To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David.> Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth, with fainting heart, I call out to you. Set me down on a rock far above where I am now.
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From the end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.
3 For you have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the foe.
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For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.
4 I will live in your tent forever and find refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)
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I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.)
5 For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
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For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.
6 Prolong the life of the king! May his years go on for many generations.
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You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.
7 May he be enthroned in God's presence forever! Appoint grace and truth to preserve him!
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May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.
8 Then I will sing praise to your name forever, as day after day I fulfill my vows.
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So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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