1 H ear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

Hear my cry, O God. Listen to my prayer.

2 F rom the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: 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 thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

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

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

5 F or thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

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

6 T hou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

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 H e shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

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

8 S o will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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