Psalms 61:7
May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
In Context
6O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!
8So will I sing praise to thy name for ever; I will daily perform my vows.
Cross References
Psalms 21:5Great is his glory through thine aid; Honor and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
Psalms 41:12As for me, thou wilt uphold me in my integrity; Thou wilt set me before thy face for ever!
Psalms 57:3He will send from heaven, and save me; He will put to shame him that panteth for my life; [[Pause.]] God will send forth his mercy and his truth.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, To us a son is given, And the government shall be upon his shoulder, And he shall be called Wonderful, counsellor, mighty potentate, Everlasting father, prince of peace;
Luke 1:33and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
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 →