| New International Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. | 1For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Davidic. God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer. |
| 2From 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. | 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 my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. | 3for You have been a refuge for me, a strong tower in the face of the enemy. |
| 4I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. | 4I will live in Your tent forever and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings. Selah |
| 5For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. | 5God, You have heard my vows; You have given a heritage to those who fear Your name. |
| 6Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations. | 6Add days to the king's life; may his years span many generations. |
| 7May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. | 7May he sit enthroned before God forever; appoint faithful love and truth to guard him. |
| 8Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day. | 8Then I will continually sing of Your name, fulfilling my vows day by day. |
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