Psalm 61:6–8

6 Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

7 May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

8 So will I ever sing praises to your name,

as I perform my vows day after day.

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.

6 Add many years to the life of the king!

May his years span the generations!

7 May he reign under God’s protection forever.

May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.

8 Then I will sing praises to your name forever

as I fulfill my vows each day.

6 You will prolong the king’s life,

His years as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God forever.

Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

6 Give the king a long life;

let him live many years.

7 Let him rule in the presence of God forever.

Protect him with your love and truth.

8 Then I will praise your name forever,

and every day I will keep my promises.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;

His years shall be as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever:

Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

6 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. 8 So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

6 Add days upon days to the life of the king. 

May his years endure throughout every generation. 

7 May he sit enthroned in the presence of God forever. 

May mercy and truth protect him. 

8 Then I will make music to praise your name forever, 

as I keep my vows day after day. 

6 Add days to the king’s life;

may his years span many generations.

7 May he sit enthroned before God forever;

appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

8 Then I will continually sing of Your name,

fulfilling my vows day by day.

6 Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

7 May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

8 So I will always sing praises to your name,

as I pay my vows day after day.

6 You will add days to the days of the king,

his years like those of many generations.

7 May he live forever in the presence of God.

Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.

8 So I will sing the praise of your name forever,

that I may fulfill my vows daily.

6 Add many days to the king’s life.

Let him live on and on for many years.

7 May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules.

Let your love and truth keep him safe.

8 Then I will always sing praise to you.

I will keep my promises day after day.

6 You will prolong the king’s life;

His years will be as many generations.

7 He will abide before God forever;

Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

That I may pay my vows day by day.