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1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
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Hear my cry, O God; attend unto 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 cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
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For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
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I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy 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 thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6 Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.
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Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
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He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
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 sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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