Psalms 61:7
ContextNET © | May he reign 1 forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. 2 |
NIV © | May he be enthroned in God’s presence for ever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. |
NASB © | He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him. |
NLT © | May he reign under God’s protection forever. Appoint your unfailing love and faithfulness to watch over him. |
MSG © | Set his throne in the full light of God; post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts, |
BBE © | May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe. |
NRSV © | May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! |
NKJV © | He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him! |
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NET © | May he reign 1 forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “sit [enthroned].” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive here, expressing the psalmist’s prayer. 2 tn Heb “loyal love and faithfulness appoint, let them protect him.” |