Psalms 61:8
Psalms 61:8 in Multiple Translations
Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.
So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.
Then I will always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.
So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.
So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!
So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
So will I sing praise to thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.
If you do that, I will always sing to praise you [MTY] while I offer to you each day the sacrifices that I promised to give to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 61:8
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Psalms 61:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יֵשֵׁ֣ב
ע֭וֹלָם
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
חֶ֥סֶד
וֶ֝/אֱמֶ֗ת
מַ֣ן
יִנְצְרֻֽ/הוּ
יֵשֵׁ֣ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
ע֭וֹלָם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
וֶ֝/אֱמֶ֗ת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Conj | N-fs
מַ֣ן
mânâh
H4487
to count
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
יִנְצְרֻֽ/הוּ
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 61:8
יֵשֵׁ֣ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
ע֭וֹלָם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
וֶ֝/אֱמֶ֗ת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
מַ֣ן
mânâh
H4487
"to count"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
To count or number something means to weigh it out or assign a value to it. In the Bible, this term is used to describe the act of counting or numbering people, animals, or things. For example, in the book of Numbers, the Israelites are counted and numbered before entering the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) to count, reckon, number, assign, tell, appoint, prepare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count, number 1a2) reckon, assign, appoint 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be counted, be numbered 1b2) to be reckoned, be assigned 1c) (Piel) to appoint, ordain 1d) (Pual) appointed (participle) Aramaic equivalent: me.nah (מְנָה "to reckon/appoint" H4483)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: appoint, count, number, prepare, set, tell. See also: Genesis 13:16; Psalms 61:8; Psalms 90:12.
יִנְצְרֻֽ/הוּ
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 61:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 61:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 61:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 61:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 61:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 61:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
- Sermons on Psalms 61:8
Context — You Have Heard My Vows
6Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
8Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 65:1 | Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. |
| 2 | Psalms 145:1–2 | I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. |
| 3 | Psalms 79:13 | Then we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will thank You forever; from generation to generation we will declare Your praise. |
| 4 | Psalms 66:13–16 | I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:22 | So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. |
| 6 | Psalms 146:2 | I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. |
| 7 | Psalms 30:12 | that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. |
Psalms 61:8 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we experience God's love and faithfulness, we will want to praise Him and keep our promises to Him every day. This is like what we see in Psalms 100:1-5, where we are called to worship God with joy and thanksgiving. By praising God's name and fulfilling our vows, we can experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from a deep relationship with Him, as seen in Psalms 16:11 and John 15:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'ever sing praise' to God's name?
Singing praise to God's name means to continually worship and honor Him with our words and actions, as seen in Psalms 100:1-5 and Psalms 138:1-8.
How can we fulfill our vows to God day by day?
We can fulfill our vows by being faithful to God and keeping our promises, just like the Psalmist in Psalms 61:8, and as encouraged in Deuteronomy 23:21-23 and Ecclesiastes 5:4-5.
Is this verse only talking about the king, or can it apply to us too?
While the surrounding context is about the king, the principles of praising God and fulfilling vows can apply to all believers, as seen in Romans 12:1-2 and Hebrews 13:15.
What is the significance of praising God's name?
Praising God's name is a way of acknowledging His character, power, and love, as seen in Psalms 9:10 and John 17:6, and it brings joy and fulfillment to our lives, as seen in Psalms 16:11.
Reflection Questions
- How can I cultivate a heart of continuous praise to God, even in difficult times?
- What vows have I made to God, and how can I fulfill them day by day?
- In what ways can I honor God's name in my daily life, and what difference will it make?
- How does praising God's name and fulfilling my vows bring joy and fulfillment to my life, and how can I experience this more deeply?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 61:8
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,.... Or constantly; and not only in this world, but in that to come, for the favours before mentioned; for hearing his prayers; giving him a goodly
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 61:8
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. -Ground of his confidence-namely, the prophetic Word of God (2 Samuel 7:1-29), which guarantees to him eternal dominion. Verse 5.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
That so I may pay unto thee those services and sacrifices which I vowed to thee when I was in trouble.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
Psalms 61:8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.Ver. 8. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever] Conclusio votiva. Praise is so pleasing a service to God, that he indented with his people for it, Psalms 50:15, and they, knowing his mind therein, do usually restipulate that they will perform it; as holding it the least that they in conscience can do, and knowing it the most that they are able to do. They present it, therefore, to God, as that Grecian did his small gift to Augustus, saying, Eιπλεονειχονπλεονεδιδουν, If I had a better thing I could well beteem it thee. That I may daily perform my vows] Which, till they be paid, a true-hearted votary is in pain; for he accounteth them due debts to God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
Verse 8. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever] For the benefits which I have received, and hope to receive endlessly from thee, I will to all perpetuity praise thee. That I may daily perform my vows.] While I live, I shall יום יום yom, yom, "day by day," each day as it succeeds, render to thee my vows - act according to what I have often purposed, and as often promised. The Chaldee ends remarkably: "Thus I will praise thy name for ever, when I shall perform my vows in the day of the redemption of Israel; and in the day in which the King Messiah shall be anointed, that he may reign." The ancient Jews were full of the expectation of the Messiah; the Jews of the present day have given up their hope. ANALYSIS OF THE SIXTY-FIRST PSALM The author of this Psalm prays and vows perpetual service to God. It is composed of two parts: - I. His prayer, Psalms 61:1-3. II. His vow, Psalms 61:4-8. He begins with a prayer, in which he begs, - 1.
Audience: "Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer," Psalms 61:1. 2. The reason to enforce it. 1. He was in banishment, in the farther part of the land of Judah: "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee." 2. He was in extremity: "When my heart is overwhelmed." 3. For defence: "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I;" that is, To some safe and defenced place to which my enemies may have no access, whither without thy help I cannot ascend. And he adds a reason to this part of his prayer drawn from his own experience: "For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy." His faith now presents him as delivered; and, therefore, he vows, - 1. "I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever." I will return, and adore thee in thy temple. 2. "I will trust in the covert of thy wings." He alludes to the cherubim, whose wings cover the ark. And for this he assigns many reasons also: - 1. "For thou, O God, hast heard my vows," i.e., my prayers. 2.
"Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name; " made me king over thy people, and more fully performed to me the promise made to Abraham, in the land of Canaan. 3. "Thou wilt prolong the king's life." 4. "And his years," i.e., in his posterity, "as many generations;" of which the beginning of the next verse is the prediction.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 61:8
8. The preservation of a life demands lifelong thanksgiving. Cp. Psalms 50:14. If David is the speaker in Psalms 61:6-7, the return to the first person in this resolution is entirely natural: otherwise the transition is harsh. Very pathetic is the paraphrase of the Targum. “So will I pay my vows in the day of the redemption of Israel, even in the day when King Messiah is anointed to reign.”
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 61:8
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever - As the result of this gracious interposition. Compare the notes at Isaiah 38:20. The meaning is, that he would do this constantly. It would be the regular business of his life.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 61:8
8. So will I sing praise—The particle “so” indicates the agreement of what follows with what precedes.
Sermons on Psalms 61:8
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 42 Psalm 65 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 65, emphasizing its themes of praise and God's provision during harvest time. He explains that the psalm, written by David, is a call to worship in Go |
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Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving by E.M. Bounds | E.M. Bounds emphasizes the inseparable relationship between prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, illustrating how gratitude arises from contemplation of God's mercies and is expressed |
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(Education for Exultation) One Generation Shall Praise Your Works to Another by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on verse 4 of a biblical passage, which emphasizes the duty of the older generation to pass on the knowledge of God's mighty works to the younge |
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God Is Good by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Joseph from the Bible. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt, where he was falsely accused and throw |
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Praisiing God by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares his recent experience in mainland China and the impact of the gospel in that country. He mentions a friend who brought back slides and shared sto |
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A Song for God's Love Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of praising God and walking in His ways. He encourages listeners to let the word of God be their strength and power aga |
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Opening Session by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the work in India, particularly in the aftermath of the Bombay fire. The fire destroyed valuable literature a |