Psalms 61:6
Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
In Context
7For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.
Cross References
Psalms 16:5Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed.
Psalms 21:4But you dwell in holiness, O Praise of Israel.
Psalms 72:15If I were to say that I would explain this: Behold, I would condemn this nation of your sons.
Isaiah 53:10But it was the will of the Lord to crush him with infirmity. If he lays down his life because of sin, he will see offspring with long lives, and the will of the Lord will be directed by his hand.
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 →