Psalms 61:8

What does Psalms 61:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 61:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

Context

v.7He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 66:13

    I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows,

  • Psalms 30:12

    To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

  • Psalms 71:22

    I will also praise thee with the psaltery, Even thy truth, O my God: Unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

  • Psalms 145:1

    I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

  • Psalms 146:2

    While I live will I praise Jehovah: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

  • Psalms 65:1

    Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; And unto thee shall the vow be performed.

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