Psalms 61:6
Increase the days of the king’s life;
What it says
David asks that the king's life be prolonged through many generations.
What it is doing
This verse turns the prayer toward royal preservation.
In context
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. 2From the ends of the earth I call out to You 3For You have been my refuge, 4Let me dwell in Your tent forever 5For You have heard my vows, O God; 6Increase the days of the king’s life; 7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; 8Then I will ever sing praise to Your name