Translation Comparison

Psalms 61:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 61:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Psalms 61:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	{To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
American Standard VersionASV	Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Unto the end, in hymns, for David. Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer,
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	{To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.} Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.
English Revised VersionERV	For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
World English BibleWEB	Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.
American King James VersionAKJV	Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

King James Bible

KJV

{To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

American Standard Version

ASV

Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Unto the end, in hymns, for David. Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer,

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

{To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.} Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.

English Revised Version

ERV

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

World English Bible

WEB

Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

American King James Version

AKJV

Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.