Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:3
3. shelter . . . and strong tower—repeat the same sentiment. read more
Psalm 61
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:4
4. I will abide—So I desire to do (compare Psalms 23:6). trust in the covert, c.—make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Psalms 17:8 Psalms 36:7). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:5
5. the heritage—or, part in the spiritual blessings of Israel ( :-). vows—implies prayers. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:6
6, 7. the king—himself and his royal line ending in Christ. Mercy and truth personified, as in Psalms 40:11; Psalms 57:3. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:7
7. abide before God—literally, "sit as a king in God's presence," under His protection. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:8
8. Thus for new blessings will new vows of praise ever be paid. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 61:1-2
1. Request for salvation 61:1-2David began this psalm, as he did many others, by asking God to give attention to his prayer. He evidently felt separated from his own people and his secure surroundings on this occasion. The rock he requested may have been a literal butte on which he could take refuge, such as Masada. On the other hand, he may have been speaking figuratively of God (cf. Deuteronomy 32:4; Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 32:18; Deuteronomy 32:30-31; Deuteronomy 32:37; 2 Samuel 22:2;... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 61:1-8
Psalms 61Several of the commentators believe David wrote this individual royal lament psalm when he was fleeing from Saul. However, the text itself records no such information (cf. Psalms 61:6 a). David strengthened himself in the Lord-when he felt faint and inadequate-by remembering his Rock and by relying on His promises. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 61:3-4
David’s desire for God’s protection rested on the Lord’s previous provisions of deliverance for him. God had proved to be his refuge and tower of strength. Now the psalmist longed to dwell in the Lord’s tent or tabernacle and to enjoy the protection of His wings, as though he were a baby chick or bird (cf. Psalms 17:8; Psalms 36:7; Psalms 57:1; Psalms 63:7; Psalms 91:4)."The psalmist’s longing for God (Psalms 61:1-5) is a familiar motif in the Psalms as an expression of deep love for God... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:2
2. heart is overwhelmed—literally, "covered over with darkness," or, "distress." to the rock— (Psalms 18:2; Psalms 40:2). higher than I—which otherwise I cannot ascend. read more