Psalms 61

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

KJV WEB

1
KJVTo the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
WEBFor the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
2
KJVFrom the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
WEBFrom the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3
KJVFor thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
WEBFor you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
4
KJVI will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
WEBI will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
5
KJVFor thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
WEBFor you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6
KJVThou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
WEBYou will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
7
KJVHe shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
WEBHe shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
8
KJVSo will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
WEBSo I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.

King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.