Psalm 61

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:7

He shall abide before God for ever ,.... Or "sit" F2 ישב "sedebit", Tigurine version, Vatablus, Musculus, Cocceius, Michaelis; so Ainsworth; "vel sedeat", Vatablus, Gejerus, Amama. ; or "may he sit". Being raised from the dead he was received up to heaven into the presence of God, and sat down at his right hand; where he abides for ever, a Priest upon his throne, having an unchangeable priesthood, Hebrews 7:24 ; and prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him ; which, if... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:8

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever ,.... Or constantly; and not only in this world, but in that to come, for the favours before mentioned; for hearing his prayers; giving him a goodly heritage; prolonging the King's life; and preparing mercy and truth to preserve him; that I may daily perform vows ; which is done by praising the Lord, giving him the glory of all mercies, as vowed and promised; see Psalm 50:14 . The Targum adds, "in the day of the redemption of Israel, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61

The psalmist's prayer for those who mere banished from their own land, and from the ordinances of God, Psalm 61:1 , Psalm 61:2 . He praises God for his past mercies, Psalm 61:3 ; purposes to devote himself entirely to his service, Psalm 61:4 , Psalm 61:5 . He prays for the king, Psalm 61:6 , Psalm 61:7 ; and promises to perform his vow to the Lord daily, Psalm 61:8 . The title, To the chief Musician upon Neginath, נגינת . The verb נגן nagan signifies to strike or play... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:1

Hear my cry, O God - In the midst of a long and painful captivity, oppressed with suffering, encompassed with cruel enemies and isolent masters, I address my humble prayer to Thee, O my God. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:2

From the end of the earth - ארץ arets should be here translated land, not earth, and so it should be in numerous places besides. But here it seems to mean the country beyond the Euphrates; as it is thought to do, Psalm 65:5 , Psalm 65:8 , called there also the ends of the earth or land. It may be remarked that the Jews were always more pious and devoted to God in their afflictions and captivities, than when in their own land, in ease and affluence. But who can bear prosperity? How... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:3

Those hast been a shelter for me - During the whole duration of the captivity God marvellously dealt with the poor Jews; so that, although they were cast down, they were not utterly forsaken. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:4

I will abide in thy tabernacle - The greater portion of those Psalms which were composed during and after the captivity, says Calmet, had Levites and priests for their authors. Hence we find the ardent desire so frequently expressed of seeing the temple; of praising God there; of spending their lives in that place, performing the functions of their sacred office. There I shall sojourn; - there I shall dwell, - be at rest, - be in safety, - be covered with thy wings, as a bird in its nest is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:5

Hast heard my vows - Often have I purposed to be wholly thine, - to serve thee alone, - to give up my whole life to thy service: and thou hast heard me, and taken me at my word; and given me that heritage, the privilege of enjoying thee in thy ordinances, which is the lot of them that fear thy name. The Psalm seems to have been composed either after the captivity, or at the time that Cyrus published his decree in their favor, as has been remarked before. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the king's life - The words are very emphatic, and can refer to no ordinary person. Literally, "Days upon days thou wilt add to the king; and his years shall be like the generations of this world, and the generations of the world to come." This is precisely the paraphrase I had given to this text before I had looked into the Chaldee Version; and to which I need add nothing, as I am persuaded no earthly king is intended: and it is Christ, as Mediator, that "shall abide... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:7

He shall abide before God for ever - Literally, "He shall sit for ever before the faces of God." He shall ever appear in the presence of God for us. And he ever sits at the right hand of the Majesty on high; for he undertook this office after having, by his sacrificial offering, made atonement for our sins. Prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him - As Mediator, his attendants will ever be mercy and truth. He will dispense the mercy of God, and thus fulfill the truth of the... read more

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