Psalm 61, side by side
Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.
1Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2From 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.
2From 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.
3For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
7He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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