Psalm 61:5-6 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the king's life. The question arises—What king? Some answer that David prays for the extension of his own life; or, if not exactly of his own life, then for the prolongation of his dynasty upon the throne (Hengstenberg); others suggest that a distant exile, perhaps in Assyria, prays for the life of the reigning King of Judah, Josiah probably; but the Messianic interpretation is perhaps the best. The writer, lifted up above himself and above sublunary things, abiding, as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:5

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows - That is, my prayers accompanied with solemn pledges or promises that I will devote myself to thy service. In some way David had the assurance that those vows and prayers had been heard; that God would answer his supplications - that he would restore him to his home, and to the privilege of uniting with others in the sacred services of the sanctuary. In what way he had this assurance we are not informed, but the statement here accords with what we often find... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life - literally, “Days upon the days of the king thou wilt add;” that is, Thou wilt add days to those which thou hast already permitted him to live. The language does not necessarily mean that he would have a long life, but that he would still be permitted to live. He had apprehended death. He knew that his life was sought by those who were engaged with Absalom in the rebellion. At first it was uncertain what the issue would be. He had fled for his life. But now,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 61:5

Psalms 61:5. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows My fervent prayers, attended with vows and promises, as was usual, especially in cases of great danger or difficulty. Thou hast taken notice of them; thou hast accepted them, because they were made in sincerity, and hast been well pleased with them. We ought always to remember that God is a witness to all our vows, all our good purposes, and solemn promises of new obedience. He keeps an account of them, which should be a sufficient reason... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 61:6-8

Psalms 61:6-8. Thou wilt prolong the king’s life My life. He calls himself king, either, 1st, Because, if this Psalm was composed before Saul’s death, yet even then he knew he was designed and appointed to be king; or, rather, 2d, Because it was not composed till Saul was dead, and he was actually crowned king, at least of Judah. And his years The years of my life and reign; as many generations As long as if I had a lease of it for many ages. Thus he speaks, because his kingdom was not... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

Psalms 61-64 Longing for GodFar from home, weary, depressed and in danger, David seeks refuge and refreshment with God. He trusts that God will bring him safely back to Jerusalem and give him the strength to carry out his promise to lead God’s people in God’s ways (61:1-5). The people with him add their support to his request (6-7), and David responds that he will always remain faithful to his task (8).God alone is the strength of David’s assurance (62:1-2). David’s enemies think they can ruin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 61:5

fear = revere. Thy name = Thee. See note on Psalms 20:1 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 61:6

many generations = from generation to generation. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 61:6

THE PRAYER FOR "THE KING""Thou wilt prolong the king's life;His years shall be as many generations.He shall abide before God forever:Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.So will I sing praise unto thy name forever,That I may daily perform my vows.""The king's life" (Psalms 61:6). Who is this "King"? As Delitzsch noted, "The Jewish Targum, after the end of the Davidic (earthly) dynasty rendered this place `The King Messiah.'"[22]This shows, of course, that the Jewish... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 61:4-5

Psalms 61:4-5. I will abide in thy tabernacle, &c.— David's danger seems to have been over before he had finished this psalm; and therefore, after a pause, he here begins to acknowledge how God had granted the petitions that he had made while he was in distress, and thankfully commemorates his mercy, in crowning his attempt, and giving him the heritage of those that fear his name; i.e. the possession of the country, which is the inheritance of his faithful people. read more