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Psalm 61:6–7

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6You will 1aprolong the king’s 2life;

His years will be as many generations.

7He will 1abide abefore God forever;

Appoint blovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

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Footnotes

  1. 1Lit add days to
  2. 2Lit days
  3. 1Or sit enthroned

Cross references

  1. aPs 21:4
  2. aPs 41:12
  3. bPs 40:11

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Increase the days of the king’s life,

his years for many generations.

May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;

appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Add days to the king’s life;

may his years span many generations.

May he sit enthroned before God forever.

Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

NLTNew Living Translation

Add many years to the life of the king!

May his years span the generations!

May he reign under God’s protection forever.

May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

You will add days to the days of the king,

his years like those of many generations.

May he live forever in the presence of God.

Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.

KJV 1900King James Version

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life:

And his years as many generations.

He shall abide before God for ever:

O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.