1 H ear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

¶ Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2 F rom the end of the earth will I cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed and fainting; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the end of the earth I will cry unto thee when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 F or You have been a shelter and a refuge for me, a strong tower against the adversary.

For thou hast been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will dwell in Your tabernacle forever; let me find refuge and trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah!

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever; I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5 F or You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear, revere, and honor Your name.

¶ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given an inheritance to those that fear thy name.

6 M ay You prolong the King’s life, and may His years be to the last generation.

Thou wilt add days upon days unto the king’s life; his years shall be from generation to generation.

7 M ay He sit enthroned forever before God; O ordain that loving-kindness and faithfulness may watch over Him!

He shall abide before God for ever; He is aware of mercy and truth which preserve him.

8 S o will I sing praise to Your name forever, paying my vows day by day.

So I will sing thy name for ever, performing my vows each day.