Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer.
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.
King James Version
{To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Davidic.
pay attention to my prayer.
A Conservative Version
Hear my cry, O God. Attend to my prayer.
American Standard Version
Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
Amplified
Listen to my prayer.
Bible in Basic English
Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.} Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer upon the stringed instrument; to David. Hear, O God, my wailing; attend to my prayer.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician upon neginah, a Psalm of David.] Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Hear, O God, my cry; attend to my prayer.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, upon Neginoth, of David} Hear my crying, O God, give heed unto my prayer.
NET Bible
For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!
New Heart English Bible
Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
The Emphasized Bible
Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto my prayer:
Webster
To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
World English Bible
Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. -- By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.
Themes
Abidance » Who shall abide in the lord’s tabernacle
Abidance » Who shall abide under the shadow of the almighty
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 61:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer In Difficult Times
1 God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I will cry to you whenever my heart is overwhelmed. Place me on the rock that's too high for me.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 4:1
When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 55:1-2
Pay attention to my prayer, God, and do not hide yourself from my appeal.
Philippians 4:6
Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.
Psalm 5:1-3
LORD, listen to my words, consider my groaning.
Psalm 6:1
LORD, in your anger, do not rebuke me, in your wrath, do not discipline me.
Psalm 17:1
LORD, hear my just plea! Pay attention to my cry! Listen to my prayer, since it does not come from lying lips.
Psalm 28:2
Hear the sound of my supplications when I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.
Psalm 54:1
God, by your name deliver me, and by your power vindicate me.
Psalm 64:1
Hear, God, as I express my concern; protect me from fear of the enemy.
Psalm 86:6
Hear my prayer, LORD; attend to my prayer of supplication.
Psalm 130:2
Lord, listen to my voice; let your ears pay attention to what I ask of you!