⁴ I long to dwell^(A) in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.^[a](B)

⁴ He will cover you with his feathers,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;^(A)
    his faithfulness will be your shield^(B) and rampart.

⁴ One thing^(A) I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,^(B)
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.

⁶ Surely your goodness and love^(A) will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

⁸ Keep me^(A) as the apple of your eye;^(B)
    hide me^(C) in the shadow of your wings^(D)

⁷ Because you are my help,^(A)
    I sing in the shadow of your wings.^(B)

⁷ My salvation and my honor depend on God^[a];
    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.^(A)