Psalms 61:6
Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
In Context
5For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who revere you.
7In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.
Cross References
Psalms 16:5The Lord is my share and my portion, my fate is in your strong hands.
Psalms 21:4He asked you for life, you gave it – many long days, forever and ever.
Psalms 72:15Long may he live; and may gold of Sheba be given him; prayer, too, be made for him ceaselessly, all the day long may men bless him.
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 →