Psalms 61:7
In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
In Context
6Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.
8And I will sing praise to your name forever, paying my vows day after day.
Cross References
Genesis 32:10I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and all the faithfulness which you have shown to me, your servant. I passed over the Jordan river with only my staff, and now I have these two groups,
Psalms 21:5Great is his glory because of your help, honor and majesty you lay upon him.
Psalms 41:12For my innocence you uphold me, and set me forever before your face.
Psalms 57:3He will send me his succour from heaven, he will thrust away those who would trample me. Selah
Luke 1:33and he will reign over the descendants of Jacob for ever; And to his kingdom there will 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 →