| King James Bible | NET Bible |
| 1To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. | 1For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer! |
| 2From 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. | 2From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit! |
| 3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. | 3Indeed, you are my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy. |
| 4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. | 4I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah) |
| 5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. | 5For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers. |
| 6Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. | 6Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations! |
| 7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. | 7May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. |
| 8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. | 8Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day. |
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