Questions From Readers - Was the Psalmist David exaggerating or unrealistic in writing that he would praise God's name "forever," recorded at Psalm 61:8?

Yes, David was inspired to write about both his time and a future time when he would be resurrected and could enjoy praising Jehovah forever.  That helps us to see that Psalm 37:10,11, 29 can be understood as a description of the conditions that prevailed in ancient Israel as well as the conditions that will come about globally in the future when God fulfills his promises. -See paragraph 8 of the article "You Will Be With Me in Paradise" in this issue.

 Psalm 61:8 and similar verses thus show that David wanted to glorify Jehovah in ancient Israel until he died. And they reflect realistically what David will be able to do in the future once Jehovah brings  him back to life.

Next time: Do You Remember?

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