Psalms 61:6

Psalms 61:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
• New International Version (NIV)Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
• New King James Version (NKJV)You will prolong the king’s life, His years as many generations.

Context of Psalms 61:6

4Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude 5For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name. Add many years to the life of the king! May his years span the generations! 7May he reign under God’s protection forever. May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. 8Then I will sing praises to your name forever as I fulfill my vows each day.

Psalms 61:6 word by word

יָמִ֣ים עַל־יְמֵי־מֶ֣לֶךְ תּוֹסִ֑יף שְׁ֝נוֹתָ֗יו כְּמוֹ־דֹ֥ר וָדֹֽר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou wilt prolongיָסַףyâsaph · to add: againH3254
• the king’sמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• lifeיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• his yearsשָׁנָהshâneh shânâh · yearH8141
• as manyדּוֹרdôr dôr · generationH1755

Cross-references for Psalms 61:6

• Psalms 21:4He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever.
• Psalms 72:15Long live the king! May the gold of Sheba be given to him. May the people always pray for him and bless him all day long.
• Isaiah 53:10But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands.
• Psalms 89:36His dynasty will go on forever; his kingdom will endure as the sun.

Commentaries on Psalms 61:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Thou wilt prolong the king's life - The words are very emphatic, and can refer to no ordinary person. Literally, "Days upon days thou wilt add to the king; and his years shall be like the generations of this world, and the generations of the world to come." This is precisely the paraphrase I had given to this text before I had looked into the Chaldee Version; and to which I need add nothing, as I am persuaded no earthly king is intended: and it is Christ…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Thou wilt prolong the king‘s life - literally, “Days upon the days of the king thou wilt add;” that is, Thou wilt add days to those which thou hast already permitted him to live. The language does not necessarily mean that he would have a long life, but that he would still be permitted to live. He had apprehended death. He knew that his life was sought by those who were engaged with Absalom in the rebellion. At first it was uncertain what the issue would…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-8Verses 5-8 There is a people in the world that fear God's name. There is a heritage peculiar to that people; present comforts in the soul, earnests of future bliss. Those that fear God have enough in him, and must not complain. We need desire no better heritage than that of those who fear God. Those abide to good purpose in this world, who abide before God, serve him, and walk in his fear; those who do so, shall abide before him for ever. And these words…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-8The psalmist asks God to protect him and guide him into his presence (Psalm 61:4–5). He prays for God to extend and protect the king's rule and promises to praise God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-76-7. the king--himself and his royal line ending in Christ. Mercy and truth personified, as in Psa 40:11; 57:3.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 61:6

• Faith

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Commentaries on Psalms 61

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings