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New Living Translation NLT
1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
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O God, listen to my cry! Hear 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 ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety,
3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
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for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
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Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude
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 have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
6 Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.
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Add many years to the life of the king! May his years span 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 he reign under God’s protection forever. May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.
8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
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Then I will sing praises to your name forever as I fulfill my vows each day.
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