Psalms 61:6-7
6 Give the king long life.
Make his lifetime span several generations. ▼
▼tn Heb “days upon days of the king add, his years like generation and generation.”
▼▼sn It is not certain if the (royal) psalmist is referring to himself in the third person in this verse, or if an exile is praying on behalf of the king.
7 May he reign ▼
▼tn Heb “sit [enthroned].” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive here, expressing the psalmist’s prayer.
forever before God. Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. ▼
▼tn Heb “loyal love and faithfulness appoint, let them protect him.”
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