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Psalms 61

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Introduction

1	David flees to God upon his former experience.
4	He vows perpetual service unto him, because of his promises.

Verse 1
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

(Title: &) Neginah. Instead of neginath, many MSS., have neginoth; and two MSS., supply mizmor, "a Psalm." Some suppose this Psalm was composed when David was driven by Absalom's rebellion beyond Jordan, and from the sanctuary of God.; 4:1; 6:1; 54:1; 55:1; *titles
Hear: 5:1-3; 17:1; 28:2; 55:1,2; 130:2; Philippians 4:6

Verse 2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From: 42:6; 139:9,10; Deuteronomy 4:29; Jonah 2:2-4
my heart: 43:5; 55:5; 77:3; 142:3; 143:4; Isaiah 54:11; Mark 14:33,34; Luke 22:44
the rock: 18:46; 27:5; 40:2; 62:2,6; Isaiah 32:2

Verse 3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

thou: 4:6,7; 116:2; 140:7; Isaiah 46:3,4; 2 Corinthians 1:10
strong: 18:2; Proverbs 18:10

Verse 4
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

abide: 7; 15:1; 23:6; 27:4; 90:1; 91:1; 92:13; Revelation 3:12
trust: or, make my refuge.; 17:8; 57:1; 62:7; 63:7; 91:4; 142:4,5; Ruth 2:12; Matthew 23:37; Hebrews 6:18

Verse 5
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

hast heard: 56:12; 65:1; 66:19
heritage: 16:5,6; 115:13; Malachi 3:16-18; Acts 10:35

Verse 6
Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

wilt prolong the king's life: Heb. shalt add days to the days of the king.; 21:4,6; 72:15-17; Isaiah 53:10
many generations: Heb. generation and generation.; 89:36,37

Verse 7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

abide: 41:12; Isaiah 9:6,7; Luke 1:33; Hebrews 7:21-25; 9:24
prepare: 40:11; 43:3; 57:3; Genesis 24:27; 32:10; Proverbs 20:28; Micah 7:20; Luke 1:54,55

Verse 8
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

sing: 30:12; 79:13; 145:1,2; 146:2
that I: 65:1; 66:13-16

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Bibliography Information
Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on Psalms 61:5". "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". "http://www.studylight.org/com/tsk/view.cgi?book=ps&chapter=61&verse=5".

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