Psalms 61:7
“He shall abide before God for euer: O prepare mercy and trueth which may preserue him.”
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Psalms 61:7 Context
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vowes: thou hast giuen me the heritage of those that feare thy name. 6Thou wilt prolong the kings life: and his yeeres as many generations. 7He shall abide before God for euer: O prepare mercy and trueth which may preserue him. 8So will I sing praise vnto thy name for euer, that I may daily performe my vowes.
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Other Translations for Psalms 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.
- King James Version
He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.
- Basic English Bible
He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- Darby Bible
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
- Webster's Bible
He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- World English Bible
He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint -- they keep him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(61:8) May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 61:7
61:7 Abide - In the throne. Before God - Living and ruling as in God's presence, serving God and worshipping him in his tabernacle. Truth - Thy truth in giving me those mercies which thou hast promised, and thy mercy in giving me such further blessings as I needs.