| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1For the choir director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. | 1For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Davidic. God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer. |
| 2From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. | 2I call to You from the ends of the earth when my heart is without strength. Lead me to a rock that is high above me, |
| 3For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy. | 3for You have been a refuge for me, a strong tower in the face of the enemy. |
| 4Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah. | 4I will live in Your tent forever and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings. Selah |
| 5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name. | 5God, You have heard my vows; You have given a heritage to those who fear Your name. |
| 6You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations. | 6Add days to the king's life; may his years span many generations. |
| 7He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him. | 7May he sit enthroned before God forever; appoint faithful love and truth to guard him. |
| 8So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may pay my vows day by day. | 8Then I will continually sing of Your name, fulfilling my vows day by day. |
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