1 Unto the end, in hymns to David.
1 Unto the end. In hymns, for David.
2 Hear, o God, my petition: attend to my prayer.
2 Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer.
3 From the ends of the earth I have cried to thee: whilst my heart was in anguish, thou didst exalt me on a rock.
3 To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;
4 Thou hast conducted me, because thou art made my hope: a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.
4 For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.
5 Ishall inhabit in thy tabernacle for ever: I shall be protected in the covert of thy wings.
5 In thy tabernacle I shall dwell forever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy wings.
6 Because thou my God hast heard my prayer: thou hast given inheritance to those that fear thy name.
6 For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.
7 Thou wilt add days upon the days of the king: his years even unto the day of generation and generation.
7 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and generation.
8 He is permanent for ever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall require?
8 He abideth forever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall search?
9 So will I say a Psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may render my vows from day to day.
9 So will I sing a psalm to thy name forever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day today.