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

To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. -- By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

2 F rom 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.

From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

3 F or thou hast been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy.

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

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

I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.

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

For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

6 T hou wilt add days upon days unto the king’s life; his years shall be from generation to generation.

Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

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

He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint -- they keep him.

8 S o I will sing thy name for ever, performing my vows each day.

So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!