Psalm 61:1-2 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:2

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee. Eastern hyperbole may call the Trans-Jordanic territory "the end of the earth," but certainly the expression would be more natural in the mouth of an exile in Assyria, Media, or Babylon. When my heart is overwhelmed; or, "when my heart fainteth" (comp. Psalms 107:5 ). Lead me to the rock that is higher than I rather, that is too high for me— that I cannot reach unaided. Some regard the "rock" as Mount Zion; but others, more reasonably,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:1

Hear my cry, O God - See the notes at Psalms 5:2. The word rendered cry in this place sometimes denotes a joyful shout - a shout of triumph; but the connection makes it certain that it here refers to the voice of prayer. It is implied that it was audible prayer, or that the psalmist gave utterance to his desires in words. It is language such as would be produced by deep distress; when a sad and burdened heart gives vent to its feelings in a loud cry for mercy.Attend unto my prayer - Give ear;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:2

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee - This language is derived from the idea that the earth is one extended plain, and that it has limits or boundaries. Such language is common in the Scriptures, and indeed is in constant use now, even although we know that the earth is globular, and that there are no parts which can properly be called “the ends of the earth.” The meaning is plain. The psalmist was far from the place where he was accustomed to live; or, in other words, he was in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 61:2-3

Psalms 61:2-3. From the end of the earth Or rather, of the land, to which, it seems, David had been driven by the violence of his enemies; will I cry unto thee And not to other gods, but to thee only. It is our happiness that, wherever we are, we may have liberty of access to God, and may find a way open to a throne of grace. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I Convey to a place of safety, where mine enemies cannot approach to hurt me: take me under thy peculiar care and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

Psalms 61-64 Longing for GodFar from home, weary, depressed and in danger, David seeks refuge and refreshment with God. He trusts that God will bring him safely back to Jerusalem and give him the strength to carry out his promise to lead God’s people in God’s ways (61:1-5). The people with him add their support to his request (6-7), and David responds that he will always remain faithful to his task (8).God alone is the strength of David’s assurance (62:1-2). David’s enemies think they can ruin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 61:1

Neginah = smitings. App-65 . Title. of David: i.e. relating to David and to the true David. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 61:2

the earth: or, the land. that is higher than I = which will prove higher. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 61:1

PSALM 61PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING OF AN EXPELLED KING ON HIS WAY BACK TO THE THRONE.[1]PRAYER FOR A KING.[2]THE EXILED KING PRAYS FOR RESTORATION.[3]A PRAYER OF A DISTRAUGHT KING.[4]A HYMN OF CONFIDENCE.[5]THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I.[6]SUPERSCRIPTION: FOR THE CHIEF MUSICIAN; ON A STRINGED INSTRUMENT.A PSALM OF DAVID.It will be seen from the titles which various scholars have given this psalm that the ascription to David as the author is generally assumed to be true; and as for the occasion,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 61:1

Psalms 61:0. David fleeth to God upon his former experience: he voweth perpetual service unto him, because of his promises. To the chief musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Title. נגינת על למנצח lamnatseach al neginath.] The occasion of this psalm is very doubtful. Mudge thinks that it was composed upon the same occasion with the former. In which view the two first verses, says he, are a prayer to God, that he would conduct him safe in his attempt upon the city, which was otherwise too... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 61:2

Psalms 61:2. From the end of the earth— From the extremity of the land will I cry unto thee, now, when my heart is sinking. Conduct me up to the rock which is too high for me. He calls Edom the extremity of the country, from whence he would direct his prayer to God, now his heart began to sink with reflecting on the danger of his enterprize. Mudge. Those who conceive the psalm to have been written during the time of David's flight from Absalom, suppose that the end of the land refers to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 61:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 61:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 61:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 61:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 61:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 61:2

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