Psalm 61:1-2 NKJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 61:1-4

In these verses we may observe, I. David's close adherence and application to God by prayer in the day of his distress and trouble: ?Whatever comes, I will cry unto thee (Ps. 61:2), --not cry unto other gods, but to thee only,?not fall out with thee because thou afflictest me, but still look unto thee, and wait upon thee,?not speak to thee in a cold and careless manner, but cry to thee with the greatest importunity and fervency of spirit, as one that will not let thee go except thou bless me.?... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1

Hear my cry, O God ,.... Being in distress; and which was vocally expressed with great fervency and importunity; attend unto my prayer ; which psalm was made by him, and not for him; inwrought in his heart by the Spirit of God, and put up by him with a true heart and full assurance of faith, and related to his own case in particular. Aben Ezra thinks that the former word designs public prayer, vocally and openly expressed; and that this intends prayer in the heart, or mental prayer; both... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:2

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee ,.... Where he now was, as is observed on the title; see Gill on Psalm 61:1 , though he was distant from his own house, and from the house of God, he did not restrain prayer before him, but continued to cry unto him, and determined to do so; and as the people of God are sometimes forced to flee to distant parts, they have a God still to go to, who is a God afar off, as well as at hand. It may be the psalmist may represent the church in Gospel... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:1

Verse 1 1.Hear my cry, O God! It is not exactly ascertained at what time this psalm was composed; but there seems to be some probability in the conjecture, that David had been for a considerable period in possession of the throne before he fell into the circumstances of distress which are here mentioned. I agree with those who refer it to the time of the conspiracy of Absalom; (402) for, had he not been an exile, he could not speak, as in the second verse, of crying from the ends of the earth.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1

Hear my cry, O God (see the comment on Psalms 17:1 ). The word rinnah expresses a shrill, piercing cry, but one which may be of joy or of lamentation. Attend unto my prayer; i.e. "hear and answer it." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-4

A cry from the wilderness. I. THE HEART BECOMES " FAINT " WHEN IT IS CONSCIOUS OF BEING FAR FROM GOD . ( Psalms 61:1 .) II. WHEN THUS OVERWHELMED ( OR FAINT ), OUR DIFFICULTIES ARE TOO GREAT FOR US . ( Psalms 61:2 .) III. WE ARE THEN DRIVEN FOR HELP TO GOD , WHO ALONE CAN ENABLE US TO SURMOUNT THEM . "Land me upon the rock that is too high for me." IV. PAST EXPERIENCE WARRANTS US TO... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

The power of prayer in trouble. "My cry." Every one has his own needs. Think how it is this day. In how many lands, by what various voices, with what manifold emotions, the cries of men are uttered! What sighs of pain, what plaints of desire, what passionate prayers for help, go up to heaven! Who but God could "attend" to them all? Moses groaned under "the burden of all the people" ( Numbers 11:11 ). Paul was oppressed with "the care of all the Churches" ( 2 Corinthians 11:28 ). But... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 61:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:2

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

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

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