The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
The Message Bible MSG
1 For the leader. With stringed instruments. By David: Hear my cry, God; listen to my prayer.
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God, listen to me shout, bend an ear 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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When I'm far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, I call out, "Guide me up High Rock Mountain!"
3 For you have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the foe.
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You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all,
4 I will live in your tent forever and find refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)
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A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest.
5 For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
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You've always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among those who know and love you.
6 Prolong the life of the king! May his years go on for many generations.
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Let the days of the king add up to years and years of good rule.
7 May he be enthroned in God's presence forever! Appoint grace and truth to preserve him!
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Set his throne in the full light of God; post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts,
8 Then I will sing praise to your name forever, as day after day I fulfill my vows.
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And I'll be the poet who sings your glory - and live what I sing every day.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.