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Bibliographical Information
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Psalms 61". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gsb/psalms-61.html. 1599-1645.
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Psalms 61". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
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Verse 2
61:2 From {a} the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock [that] is {b} higher than I.
(a) From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the city and temple by my son Absalom.
(b) To which without your help I cannot attain.
Verse 5
61:5 For thou, O God, {c} hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.
(c) There is nothing that strengthens our faith more than the memory of God’s help in times past.
Verse 6
61:6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s {d} life: [and] his years as many generations.
(d) This chiefly refers to Christ, who lives eternally not only in himself but also in his members.
Verse 7
61:7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare {e} mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.
(e) For the stability of my kingdom stands in your mercy and truth.