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
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 61
David, in this psalm, as in many others, begins with a sad heart, but concludes with an air of pleasantness?begins with prayers and tears, but ends with songs of praise. Thus the soul, by being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. It should seem David was driven out and banished when he penned this psalm, whether by Saul or Absalom is uncertain: some think by Absalom, because he calls himself ?the king? (Ps. 61:6), but that refers to the King Messiah. David, in this psalm,... read more