Text -- Psalms 61:7-8 (NET)

61:7 May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. 61:8 Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 61:7

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.”

NET Notes: Psa 61:8

¹ tn Or “forever.”

² tn Or perhaps, “and thereby fulfill.” The preposition with the infinitive construct here indicates an accompanying circumstance.