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

Hear my cry, O God. Listen to 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.

I call to You from the end of the earth when my heart is weak. 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 You have been a safe place for me, a tower of strength where I am safe from those who fight against me.

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

Let me live in Your tent forever. Let me be safe under the covering of Your wings.

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 You have heard my promises, O God. You have given me that which You give to those who fear Your name.

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

You will add days to the life of the king. His years will be as long as the lives of many children and grandchildren added together.

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

He will stay forever with God. Set apart loving-kindness and truth to keep him safe.

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

So I will sing thanks to Your name forever and keep my promises day by day.