| New King James Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1To the Chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [i]A Psalm[/i] of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. | 1For the choir director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. |
| 2From 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. | 2From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. |
| 3For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy. | 3For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy. |
| 4I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah | 4Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah. |
| 5For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name. | 5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name. |
| 6You will prolong the king’s life, His years as many generations. | 6You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations. |
| 7He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him! | 7He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him. |
| 8So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows. | 8So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may pay my vows day by day. |
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