“"He shall abide for everlasting in the sight of God" [Psalm 61:7]; according to what, or because of what? "His mercy and truth who shall seek for Him?" He says also in another place, "All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth, to men seeking His testament and His testimonies." Large is the discourse of truth and me…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 61
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7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
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5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
— Psalms 61:7 —
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.