The Message Bible MSG
English Standard Version ESV
1 God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.
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Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
2 When I'm far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, I call out, "Guide me up High Rock Mountain!"
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from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I,
3 You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all,
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for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
4 A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest.
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Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah
5 You've always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among those who know and love you.
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For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 Let the days of the king add up to years and years of good rule.
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Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
7 Set his throne in the full light of God; post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts,
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May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
8 And I'll be the poet who sings your glory - and live what I sing every day.
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So will I ever sing praises to your name, as I perform my vows day after day.
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.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.