Psalm 61

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 61:7

(7) He shall abide.—Better, may he sit enthroned.Prepare.—Rather, appoint. But the LXX. had a different reading, and an ingenious emendation has been suggested from a comparison with Psalms 40:11, viz., “let mercy and truth continually preserve him.” read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 61:1-8

Psalms 61:0 As it is with many other Psalms so it is with this. If we are to find in the Bible narratives a situation suitable for it we may allow ourselves to conjecture that it was written by David after Absalom's defeat, and before David's return to Jerusalem. The Psalm expresses the feelings of one who is a king in circumstances of great sorrow, who has experienced deliverance, and prays with confident expectation for restoration and long life. It falls into two divisions, each expressing... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

Psalms 61:1-8THE situation of the singer in this psalm is the same as in Psalms 63:1-11. In both he is an exile longing for the sanctuary, and in both "the king" is referred to in a way which leaves his identity with the psalmist questionable. There are also similarities in situation, sentiment, and expression with Psalms 42:1-11; Psalms 43:1-5 -e.g., the singer’s exile, his yearning to appear in the sanctuary, the command given by God to His Lovingkindness {Psalms 42:8 and Psalms 61:8} the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 61:1-8

Psalm 61-68 Psalms 61:0 The Identification of the King with His People 1. His cry and their cry (Psalms 61:1-4 ) 2. His answer and exaltation (Psalms 61:5-8 ) The following eight Psalms are grouped together leading up again to the final deliverance of Israel and the glory of the Lord. The question in connection with this Psalm is, who is the king whose years shall be from generations to generations, that is forever, who shall abide in God’s presence forever? The ancient Jewish Targum says... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:2

61:2 From {a} the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock [that] is {b} higher than I.(a) From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the city and temple by my son Absalom.(b) To which without your help I cannot attain. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:5

61:5 For thou, O God, {c} hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.(c) There is nothing that strengthens our faith more than the memory of God’s help in times past. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:6

61:6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s {d} life: [and] his years as many generations.(d) This chiefly refers to Christ, who lives eternally not only in himself but also in his members. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:7

61:7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare {e} mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.(e) For the stability of my kingdom stands in your mercy and truth. read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 61:1-8

Worship and Confidence Psalms 61:0 'Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer" ( Psa 61:1 ). The Book of Psalms illustrates in a most varied and striking manner the religious side of human life. Setting aside for the moment all theories of inspiration, and indeed ignoring inspiration altogether, we have a book full of the most passionate and reverent utterances addressed to a Being supposed to be worthy of all homage and to be the fountain of all blessing. This we have simply as a matter of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 61:1

CONTENTS This Psalm is but short, though sweet. The heart is in heaviness in the opening of it, but finds comfort before it closeth. In using it with reference to Christ, it promiseth rich consolation. To the chief musician upon Niginah, A Psalm of David. read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 61:7

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 61:1-8

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 61:1-8

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:2

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:5

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:6

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:7

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 61:1-8

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 61:1

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