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Psalms 61:6

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

8 Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
KJV
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
WEB
You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
ASV
Thou wilt prolong the king`s life; His years shall be as many generations.
DARBY
Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.
BLB
May You add days to the days of the king; [may] his years [be] as generation and generation.
ÅB
Du vil legge dager til kongens dager, hans år skal være som slekt etter slekt,
OTB
Du vil forlenge kongens liv;
Hans år skal vare gjennom generasjoner.
B1930
Du vil legge dager til kongens dager, hans år skal være som slekt efter slekt,

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