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Psalm 61:7-8
New English Translation
Psalm 61:7-8
New English Translation
7 May he reign[a] forever before God.
Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.[b]
8 Then I will sing praises to your name continually,[c]
as I fulfill[d] my vows day after day.
Footnotes
- Psalm 61:7 tn Heb “sit [enthroned].” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive here, expressing the psalmist’s prayer.
- Psalm 61:7 tn Heb “loyal love and faithfulness appoint, let them protect him.”
- Psalm 61:8 tn Or “forever.”
- Psalm 61:8 tn Or perhaps, “and thereby fulfill.” The preposition with the infinitive construct here indicates an accompanying circumstance.
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