Psalm 61:7

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

Cross-references

Psalm 61:4 Parallel

In Psalm 61:4, the psalmist seeks refuge under God's wings — this prayer for the king continues that theme of divine protection.

Psalm 40:11 Parallel

In Psalm 40:11, the same plea for mercy and truth to preserve is echoed, showing a consistent theme in David's prayers.

Psalm 41:12 Parallel

Psalm 41:12 also speaks of being set in God's presence forever — a parallel to the king's eternal enthronement before God in Psalm 61:7.

Psalm 57:3 Parallel

In Psalm 57:3, God sends mercy and truth from heaven to save, directly paralleling the preservation by mercy and truth here.

Psalm 21:7 Parallel

In Psalm 21:7, the king's security comes from trusting in God's steadfast love — the same attribute prayed for here.

Psalm 89:24 Allusion

In Psalm 89:24, God promises steadfast love and faithfulness to the Davidic king — the same attributes prayed for here.

Psalm 115:1 Parallel

In Psalm 115:1, the psalmist gives glory to God for his steadfast love and faithfulness — the same attributes invoked here.

In Proverbs 20:28, the same proverb states that mercy and truth preserve the king, directly echoing Psalm 61:7.

Isaiah 9:7 Parallel

Isaiah 9:7 directly describes the eternal throne of David — the same hope expressed in Psalm 61:7 for the king to be enthroned forever.

Luke 1:33 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:33 announces Jesus' eternal reign over Jacob's house — the direct fulfillment of the prayer for the king's everlasting throne in Psalm 61:7.

Isaiah 16:5 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 16:5, a future Davidic king rules with steadfast love and faithfulness — the fulfillment of the prayer here for the king's eternal throne.

Genesis 24:27 Related theme

In Genesis 24:27, God's mercy and truth toward Abraham are acknowledged, the same attributes that preserve the king.

Genesis 32:10 Related theme

In Genesis 32:10, Jacob acknowledges God's mercies and truth, the same pair that preserve David.

In Proverbs 14:22, those who plan good receive steadfast love and faithfulness — the same attributes prayed for here.

Micah 7:20 Related theme

In Micah 7:20, God's mercy and truth to the patriarchs are promised, the same attributes that preserve the king.