Psalms 61:7
He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint — they keep him.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
In Context
6Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.
8So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!
Cross References
Genesis 32:10I have been unworthy of all the kind acts, and of all the truth which Thou hast done with thy servant — for, with my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I have become two camps.
Psalms 21:5Great [is] his honour in Thy salvation, Honour and majesty Thou placest on him.
Psalms 41:12As to me, in mine integrity, Thou hast taken hold upon me, And causest me to stand before Thee to the age.
Psalms 57:3He sendeth from the heaven, and saveth me, He reproached — who is panting after me. Selah. God sendeth forth His kindness and His truth.
Isaiah 9:6For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
Luke 1:33and he shall reign over the house of Jacob to the ages; and of his reign 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 →