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1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
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God, listen to my cry; pay attention 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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When my heart is weak, I cry out to you from the very ends of the earth. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I am
3 for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
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because you have been my refuge, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.
4 Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)
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Please let me live in your tent forever! Please let me take refuge in the shelter 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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Because you, God, have heard my promises; you've given me the same possession as those who honor your name.
6 Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
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Add days to the king's life! Let his years extend for many generations!
7 May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
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Let him be enthroned forever before God! Make it so love and faithfulness watch over him!
8 So I will always sing praises to your name, as I pay my vows day after day.
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Then I will sing praises to your name forever, and I will do what I promised every single day.
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