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

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

2 F rom the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; 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 refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.

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

4 L et me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge 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 have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

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

6 Y ou will prolong the king’s life; His years will be as many generations.

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

7 H e will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

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

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

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