Psalm 61:5-8
The Message
3-5 You’ve always given me breathing room,
a place to get away from it all,
A lifetime pass to your safe-house,
an open invitation as your guest.
You’ve always taken me seriously, God,
made me welcome among those who know and love you.
6-8 Let the days of the king add up
to years and years of good rule.
Set his throne in the full light of God;
post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts,
And I’ll be the poet who sings your glory—
and live what I sing every day.
Psalm 61:5-7
New King James Version
5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;
You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
6 You will prolong the king’s life,
His years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God forever.
Oh, prepare mercy (A)and truth, which may [a]preserve him!
Footnotes
- Psalm 61:7 Lit. guard or keep
Psalm 61:5-7
English Standard Version
5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 (A)Prolong (B)the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!
7 May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint (C)steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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