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Psalms 61:1-5 GW
(1) For the choir director; on a stringed instrument; by David. Listen to my cry for help, O God. Pay attention to my prayer.
(2) From the ends of the earth, I call to you when I begin to lose heart. Lead me to the rock that is high above me.
(3) You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
(4) I would like to be a guest in your tent forever and to take refuge under the protection of your wings. Selah
(5) O God, you have heard my vows. You have given me the inheritance that belongs to those who fear your name.
Psalms 61:1-5 ESV
(1) To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
(2) 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,
(3) for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
(4) Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah
(5) For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Psalms 61:1-5 CEV
(1) (A psalm by David for the music leader. Use with stringed instruments.) Please listen, God, and answer my prayer!
(2) I feel hopeless, and I cry out to you from a faraway land. Lead me to the mighty rock high above me.
(3) You are a strong tower, where I am safe from my enemies.
(4) Let me live with you forever and find protection under your wings, my God.
(5) You heard my promises, and you have blessed me, just as you bless everyone who worships you.
Psalm 61:1-5 NWT
61 Do hear, O God, my entreating cry. Do pay attention to my prayer. 2 From the extremity of the earth I shall cry, even to you, when my heart grows feeble. Onto a rock that is higher than I am may you lead me. 3 For you have proved to be a refuge for me, A strong tower in the face of the enemy. 4 I will be a guest in your tent for times indefinite; I will take refuge in the concealment of your wings. 5 For you yourself, O God, have listened to my vows. You have given [me] the possession of those fearing your name.
Psalms 61:1-5 LITV
(1) To the chief musician. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, and attend to my prayer.
(2) From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart faints; Oh lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.
(3) For You have been my shelter, a strong tower before the enemy.
(4) I will dwell in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.
(5) For You, O God, have heard my vows; You appointed the inheritance of those who fear Your name.
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You will note the reference windows often include more than one translation of the Bible. The reason is to strive to gain the best possible understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek. Since we don't speak those languages, we rely on those who have come before and made the effort to translate those texts into English for us. Considering several translations gives the benefit of the understanding of several translation committees or individuals.
The Translations we quote are:
ALT - Analytical Literal Translation
ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).
BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English
Bishops - 1568 Bishop's Bible
CEV - Contemporary English Version
Coverdale - 1535 Miles Coverdale Bible
Darby - 1889 Darby Bible
DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible
ESV - English Standard Version
GNB - Good News Bible
GW - God's Word Bible
ISV - International Standard Version
KJV - King James Version
LitNT - Literal New Testament
LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible
MKJV - Modern King James Version
Murdock - 1851 James Murdock New Testament
NWT - New World Translation
RV - Revised Version
Webster - 1833 Webster Bible
WTNT - 1525-26 William Tyndale New Testament
Wycliffe - 1394 Wycliffe Bible
YLT - Young's Literal Translation 1889
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