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 David was not exaggerating, thinking that he would never die.  He knew  that Jehovah had decreed that human sin would result in death, and David admitting to being a sinner.  (Genesis 3:3, 17-19; Psalm 51:4, 5) He was aware that even men whom God approved, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,  had died.  And David could see that his own life would end.  (Psalm 37:25; 39:4) But his words found at Psalm 61;8 reflected his desire  and determination to praise God forever, that is, for as long as David lived. - 2 SAMUEL 7:12. 

Some of David's writings dealt with his life back then, as we can see from the superscriptions  of Psalm 18, 51,  and 52.  In Psalm 23, David described Jehovah as a shepherd who provides guidance, refreshment, and protection.  David was such a good shepherd. And he wanted to serve God 'all the days of his life.' - PSALM 23:6.

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