‏ Psalms 61:6-7

6Give 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.”
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▼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.

7May 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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