Translation comparison

Psalms 61

8 aligned verses; 7 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse ASV American Standard Version KJV King James Version
Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
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.
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.
For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah .
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given ` me ' the heritage of those that fear thy name.
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Thou wilt prolong the king's life ; His years shall be as many generations.
Thou wilt prolong the king's life : and his years as many generations.
He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
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.
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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