Psalm 61:6 “Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generati…”

Psalm 61:6

Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

World English Bible

You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

American Standard Version

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

Darby Translation

Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.

Young's Literal Translation

Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

Bible in Basic English

You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

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Cross references

“wilt prolong the king's life”

Psalm 21:4 Psalm 21:6 Psalm 72:15–17 Isaiah 53:10

Psalm 21:4 · BSB

He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.

Psalm 21:6 · BSB

For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.

Psalm 72:15–17 · BSB

Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

Isaiah 53:10 · BSB

Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His h…

“many generations”

Psalm 89:36 Psalm 89:37

Psalm 89:36 · BSB

his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,

Psalm 89:37 · BSB

like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

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