New Revised Standard NRS
The Message Bible MSG
1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
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God, listen to me shout, bend an ear 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 I'm far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, I call out, "Guide me up High Rock Mountain!"
3 for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
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You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all,
4 Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)
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A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest.
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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You've always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among those who know and love you.
6 Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
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Let the days of the king add up to years and years of good rule.
7 May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
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Set his throne in the full light of God; post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts,
8 So I will always sing praises to your name, as I pay my vows day after day.
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And I'll be the poet who sings your glory - and live what I sing every day.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.