Psalms 61:1
American King James Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
American Standard Version Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
King James Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
World English Bible Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
Psalms 61:2
American King James From the end of the earth will I cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
American Standard Version From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
King James From 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.
World English Bible From 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.
Psalms 61:3
American King James For you have been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
American Standard Version For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
King James For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
World English Bible For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
Psalms 61:4
American King James I will abide in your tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of your wings. Selah.
American Standard Version I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
King James I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
World English Bible I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
Psalms 61:5
American King James For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name.
American Standard Version For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given `me' the heritage of those that fear thy name.
King James For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
World English Bible For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Psalms 61:6
American King James You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
American Standard Version Thou wilt prolong the king's life; His years shall be as many generations.
King James Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
World English Bible You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
Psalms 61:7
American King James He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
American Standard Version He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
King James He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
World English Bible He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Psalms 61:8
American King James So will I sing praise to your name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
American Standard Version So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows. Psalm 62 For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthan. A Psalm of David.
King James So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
World English Bible So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.