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Psalms 61:6

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5 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: and his years as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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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,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 21:4

    He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

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  • Psalms 89:36–37

    His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.

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  • Psalms 21:6

    For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

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  • Psalms 72:15–17

    And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

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  • Isaiah 53:10

    Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

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