| New International Version | NET Bible |
| 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. | 1For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! 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. | 2From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit! |
| 3For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. | 3Indeed, you are my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy. |
| 4I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. | 4I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah) |
| 5For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. | 5For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers. |
| 6Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations. | 6Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations! |
| 7May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. | 7May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. |
| 8Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day. | 8Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day. |
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