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Psalms 61:5–6

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For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
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From verse 5

  1. Malachi 3:16–18Rank 1 from verse 5
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    16¶ Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.

    17And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

    18Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

  2. Psalms 56:12Rank 2 from verse 5
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    12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

  3. Psalms 115:13Rank 3 from verse 5
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    13He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.

  4. Psalms 86:11Rank 4 from verse 5
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    11Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

  5. Acts 10:35Rank 5 from verse 5
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    35But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

From verse 6

  1. Psalms 21:4Rank 1 from verse 6
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    4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

  2. Psalms 89:36–37Rank 2 from verse 6
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    36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.

    37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.

  3. Psalms 21:6Rank 3 from verse 6
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    6For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

  4. Isaiah 53:10Rank 4 from verse 6
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    10¶ Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

  5. Psalms 72:15–17Rank 5 from verse 6
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    15And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

    16There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.

    17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

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Psalms 61:5

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hast

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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.

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COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 61:6

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wilt

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Sense 1: Second-person singular present form of will: choosest, intendest, or art disposed to. Sense 2: As an auxiliary, marks future action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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COMBINED MEANING

generations

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Plural form of generation (offspring, a family line, people of one age, or the period of a lifetime).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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61:1HEAR my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

61:2From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

61:3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

61:4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

61:5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

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61:6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

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

61:8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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