Psalms 61:6
O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
In Context
5For thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.
7May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!
Cross References
Psalms 16:5Jehovah is my portion and my cup; Thou wilt maintain my lot!
Psalms 21:4He asked life of thee; thou gavest it him; Even long life, enduring for ever.
Psalms 72:15He shall prosper, 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.
Isaiah 53:10It pleased Jehovah severely to bruise him; But when he hath made his life a sacrifice for sin, He shall see posterity; he shall prolong his days, And the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in 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 →