Skip to content

Compare translations

Psalms 61

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

  1. 1
    WEBFor the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
    KJVTo the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
  2. 2
    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.
    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.
  3. 3
    WEBFor you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
    KJVFor thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
  4. 4
    WEBI will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
    KJVI will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
  5. 5
    WEBFor you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
    KJVFor thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
  6. 6
    WEBYou will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
    KJVThou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
  7. 7
    WEBHe shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
    KJVHe shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
  8. 8
    WEBSo I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
    KJVSo will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.