1 Please listen, God,

and answer my prayer!

2 I feel hopeless,

and I cry out to you

from a faraway land.

Lead me to the mighty rock*

high above me.

3 You are a strong tower,

where I am safe

from my enemies.

4 Let me live with you forever

and find protection

under your wings, my God.

5 You heard my promises,

and you have blessed me,

just as you bless everyone

who worships you.

6 Let the king have a long

and healthy life.

7 May he always rule

with you, God, at his side;

may your love and loyalty

watch over him.

8 I will sing your praises

forever, God, and will always

keep my promises.