1 H ear my cry, O God; Attend to 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 to You, 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 You have been a shelter for me, 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 Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

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

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

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

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

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

7 H e shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

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

8 S o I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows.

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