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Psalms 61:7

Psalms 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He shall abide before God for ever,.... Or "sit" (b); or "may he sit". Being raised from the dead he was received up to heaven into the presence of God, and sat down at his right hand; where he abides…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He shall abide before God for ever - That is, perpetually; without danger of change, or of being driven into exile. This may allude, however, to the hope which David had that he would always live with…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 61:5-8

In these verses we may observe,

I. With what pleasure David looks back upon what God had done for him formerly (Psa 61:5): Thou, O God! hast heard my vows, that is, 1. "The vows themselves which I…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He shall abide before God for ever Rather, He shall sit enthroned before God for ever, an allusion to the promise of eternal dominion to the house of David, -in the presence of God," enjoying His…