Psalms 61:6 nasb — You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations.

NASB

"You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations."

— Psalms 61:6, NASB

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Psalms 61:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.”
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ASV
“Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations. ”
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WEB
“You will prolong the king's life; his years shall be for generations.”
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NET
“Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations!”
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DRB
“But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.”
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BBE
“You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.”
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KJVA
“Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.”
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Psalms 61 — Context

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.

Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations.

He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may pay my vows day by day.

Psalms 61:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 61:6 say?

Psalms 61:6 in the NASB reads: “You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations.”

Where is Psalms 61:6 in the Bible?

Psalms 61:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 61, verse 6.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 61:6.

What translation should I read Psalms 61:6 in?

Psalms 61:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 61:6?

Psalms 61:6 reads (NASB): “You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 61:6 nasb — You will prolong the king's life; His years will be as many generations.

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