Lead Me to the Rock

For the choir director. On a stringed instrument. Of David.

1Hear my cry of lamentation, O God;

Give heed to my prayer.

2From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3For You have been a refuge for me,

A tower of strength before the enemy.

4Let me sojourn in Your tent forever;

Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. [†]Selah.

5For You, O God, have heard my vows;

You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

6You will add days to the king’s [†]life;

His years will be from generation to generation.

7He will sit enthroned before God forever;

Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may guard him.

8So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

As I pay my vows day by day.