Psalms 61:8
\61:7\May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
In Context
7\61:6\You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.
Cross References
2 Samuel 15:20It was only yesterday you came to us; why then am I to make you go up and down with us? for I have to go where I may; go back then, and take your countrymen with you, and may the Lord's mercy and good faith be with you.
Psalms 40:12\40:11\Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ever.
Psalms 66:13I will come into your house with burned offerings, I will make payment of my debt to you,
Psalms 79:13So we your people, and the sheep of your flock, will give you glory for ever: we will go on praising you through all generations.
Psalms 145:1A Song of praise. Of David. Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 61:6-8
Mercies Recollected. 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6 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. In these verses we may observe, I. With what pleasure David looks back upon what God had done for him formerly ( v. 5 ): Thou, O God! hast heard my vows,… Read the whole commentary →