Psalms 61:7 net — May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

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"May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him."

— Psalms 61:7, NET Bible

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KJV
“He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.”
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ASV
“He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him. ”
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WEB
“He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.”
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DRB
“For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.”
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BBE
“May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.”
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KJVA
“He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.”
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Psalms 61 — Context

I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings.(Selah)

For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations!

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.

Psalms 61:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 61:7 say?

Psalms 61:7 in the NET Bible reads: “May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.”

Where is Psalms 61:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 61:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 61, verse 7.

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 61:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 61:7 in?

Psalms 61:7 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 61:7?

Psalms 61:7 reads (NET): “May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.” 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 61:7 net — May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

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