Psalms 61
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“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” — John 5:39
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
PSALM 61
Psa 61:1-8. Neginah--or, Neginoth (see on Psa 4:1, title). Separated from his usual spiritual privileges, perhaps by Absalom's rebellion, the Psalmist prays for divine aid, and, in view of past mercies, with great confidence of being heard.
1-3. From the end--that is, places remote from the sanctuary (De 28:64).
2From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
4. I will abide--So I desire to do (compare Psa 23:6).
trust in the covert, &c.--make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Psa 17:8; 36:7).
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
5. the heritage--or, part in the spiritual blessings of Israel (Psa 21:2-4).
vows--implies prayers.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
6-7. the king--himself and his royal line ending in Christ. Mercy and truth personified, as in Psa 40:11; 57:3.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
8. Thus for new blessings will new vows of praise ever be paid.
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