Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 61:5-8
In these verses we may observe, I. With what pleasure David looks back upon what God had done for him formerly (Ps. 61:5): Thou, O God! hast heard my vows, that is, 1. ?The vows themselves which I made, and with which I bound my soul: thou hast taken notice of them; thou hast accepted them, because made in sincerity, and been well pleased with them; thou hast been mindful of them, and put me in mind of them.? God put Jacob in mind of his vows, Gen. 31:13; 35:1. Note, God is a witness to all... read more
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