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The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 Hear my cry, O 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 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.
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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 my refuge, a strong tower against 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 long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
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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 Increase the days of the king’s life, his years 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 your love and faithfulness to protect 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 ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
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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.
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