Psalm 61, side by side
Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. 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 my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for 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.
6Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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