For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.

• ¹Hear my cry, God.
• Listen to my prayer.

• ²From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed.
• Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

• ³For you have been a refuge for me,
• a strong tower from the enemy.

• ⁴I will dwell in your tent forever.
• I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

• Selah.

• ⁵For you, God, have heard my vows.
• You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

• ⁶You will prolong the king’s life;
• his years shall be for generations.

• ⁷He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever.
• Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

• ⁸So I will sing praise to your name forever,
• that I may fulfill my vows daily.