Psalms 61:7
He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
In Context
6You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
8So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfil my vows daily.
Cross References
Genesis 32:10I am not worthy of the least of all the loving kindnesses, and of all the truth, which you have shown to your servant; for with just my staff I crossed over this Jordan; and now I have become two companies.
Psalms 21:5His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honour and majesty on him.
Psalms 41:12As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.
Psalms 57:3He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
Isaiah 9:6For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Luke 1:33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom.”
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 →