God, hear my cry; * listen to my prayer!

    From the brink of the underworld * I call to you * as my heart grows faint.

    Lead me from that brink * to the Lofty Mountain.

    Yes, be my refuge, * a towered fortress against the Enemy!

        May I dwell in your eternal tent, * find refuge under the shelter of your wings.

    May you, God, hear my vows, * and grant the request of one fearing your name.

    Add days to the king's days, * turning his years into endless generations.

    Let him sit enthroned before God forever; * with kindness and fidelity appointed to safeguard him.

Then I will sing your name forever, * fulfilling my vows day by day.