New Revised Standard NRS
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 end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is 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 are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
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For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.
4 Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)
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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, O 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 Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all 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 forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
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May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.
8 So I will always sing praises to your name, as I pay 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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