Good News Translation GNT
Revised Standard Version RSV
1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer!
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To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
2 In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge,
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from the end of the earth I call to thee, when my heart is faint. Lead thou me to the rock that is higher than I;
3 for you are my protector, my strong defense against my enemies.
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for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
4 Let me live in your sanctuary all my life; let me find safety under your wings.
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Let me dwell in thy tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings! [Selah]
5 You have heard my promises, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who honor you.
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For thou, O God, hast heard my vows, thou hast given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.
6 Add many years to the king's life; let him live on and on!
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Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
7 May he rule forever in your presence, O God; protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.
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May he be enthroned for ever before God; bid steadfast love and faithfulness watch over him!
8 So I will always sing praises to you, as I offer you daily what I have promised.
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So will I ever sing praises to thy name, as I pay my vows day after day.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.