| New International Version | New Living Translation |
| 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. | 1O God, listen to my cry! Hear 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 ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, |
| 3For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. | 3for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. |
| 4I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. | 4Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude |
| 5For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. | 5For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name. |
| 6Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations. | 6Add many years to the life of the king! May his years span the generations! |
| 7May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. | 7May he reign under God’s protection forever. May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over 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 forever as I fulfill my vows each day. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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