Psalms 61 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of Psalms 61 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
ASV Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
WEB Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
YLT To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. --By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.
DRB Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David.
DBY {To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David.} Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.
GNV To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.
LSB For the choir director. On a stringed instrument. Of David. Hear my cry of lamentation, O God; Give heed to my prayer.
Verse 2
KJV 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.
ASV 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.
WEB 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.
YLT From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.
DRB Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.
DBY From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.
GNV From the endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.
LSB From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Verse 3
KJV For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
ASV For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
WEB For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
YLT For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.
DRB For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.
DBY For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.
GNV For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.
LSB For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength before the enemy.
Verse 4
KJV I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
ASV I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
WEB I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
YLT I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.
DRB How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.
DBY I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
GNV I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. Selah.
LSB Let me sojourn in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.
Verse 5
KJV For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
ASV For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.
WEB For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
YLT For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.
DRB But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.
DBY For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.
GNV For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.
LSB For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.
Verse 6
KJV Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
ASV Thou wilt prolong the king`s life; His years shall be as many generations.
WEB You will prolong the king’s life; his years shall be for generations.
YLT Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.
DRB But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.
DBY Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.
GNV Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.
LSB You will add days to the king’s life; His years will be from generation to generation.
Verse 7
KJV He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
ASV He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
WEB He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
YLT He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint--they keep him.
DRB For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.
DBY He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
GNV Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.
LSB He will sit enthroned before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may guard him.
Verse 8
KJV So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
ASV 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.
WEB So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
YLT So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!
DRB In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.
DBY So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.
GNV So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.
LSB So I will sing praise to Your name forever, As I pay my vows day by day.
Verse 9
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DRB Trust in him, all ye congregation of people: pour out your hearts before him. God is our helper for ever.
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Verse 10
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DRB But vain are the sons of men, the sons of men are liars in the balances: that by vanity they may together deceive.
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Verse 11
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DRB Trust not in iniquity, and covet not robberies: if riches abound, set not your heart upon them.
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Verse 12
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DRB God hath spoken once, these two things have I heard, that power belongeth to God,
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Verse 13
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DRB And mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works.
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