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II

    For you, O God, have heard my vows,
    you have granted me the heritage of those who revere your name.
Add days to the life of the king;
    may his years be as from generation to generation;(A)
(B)May he reign before God forever;
    send your love and fidelity[a] to preserve him—(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 61:8 Send your love and fidelity: as in Ps 43:3 the psalmist asks God to send these two divine attributes like angels to protect the king.

Increase the days of the king’s life,(A)
    his years for many generations.(B)
May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;(C)
    appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.(D)

Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(E)
    and fulfill my vows day after day.(F)

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