Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 61:3-7
2. Confidence in God 61:3-7 read more
Psalm 61:1-4,psalm 61:8
Thomas Constable
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:1-8
This Ps. was written at a distance from Jerusalem, and is either the prayer of a king for himself, or the prayer of a subject for himself and the king. In the former case it would naturally be assigned to David, and to the time of his stay at Mahanaim beyond Jordan, during Absalom’s rebellion. In the latter it might belong to any time before the exile. In present trouble the memory of past mercies inspires confidence for the future.2. The end of the earth] or perhaps ’of the land.’ Jerusalem is... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 61:2
(2) From the end. of the earth . . .—A hyperbolic expression for a great distance. Isaiah (Isaiah 5:26) uses the expression of Assyria, and it would be natural in an exile’s mouth, but must not be pressed to maintain any theory of the psalm’s date.When my heart is overwhelmed.—Literally, in the covering of my heart, the verb being used (Psalms 65:13) of the valleys covered with corn, and metaphorically, as here, of “the garment of heaviness,” which wraps a sad heart (Psalms 102:0 title; Isaiah... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 61:3
(3) A strong tower.—Comp. Proverbs 18:10. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 61:4
(4) I will abide.—Rather, Let me be a guest in, etc. (Comp. Psalms 15:1; Psalms 27:4.)Thy tabernacle . . .—It is difficult to decide whether this indicates. the Mosaic tabernacle, and so may be used as an index of the date of the poem; or whether the tent is a general figure for the protection of God, wherever it may be found. It certainly recalls Psalms 23:6.For ever.—Literally, for ages or æons. For the same plural, see Psalms 145:13.I will trust . . .—Rather, let me find refuge under the... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 61:1-8
Psalms 61:0 As it is with many other Psalms so it is with this. If we are to find in the Bible narratives a situation suitable for it we may allow ourselves to conjecture that it was written by David after Absalom's defeat, and before David's return to Jerusalem. The Psalm expresses the feelings of one who is a king in circumstances of great sorrow, who has experienced deliverance, and prays with confident expectation for restoration and long life. It falls into two divisions, each expressing... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8
Psalms 61:1-8THE situation of the singer in this psalm is the same as in Psalms 63:1-11. In both he is an exile longing for the sanctuary, and in both "the king" is referred to in a way which leaves his identity with the psalmist questionable. There are also similarities in situation, sentiment, and expression with Psalms 42:1-11; Psalms 43:1-5 -e.g., the singer’s exile, his yearning to appear in the sanctuary, the command given by God to His Lovingkindness {Psalms 42:8 and Psalms 61:8} the... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 61:1-8
Psalm 61-68 Psalms 61:0 The Identification of the King with His People 1. His cry and their cry (Psalms 61:1-4 ) 2. His answer and exaltation (Psalms 61:5-8 ) The following eight Psalms are grouped together leading up again to the final deliverance of Israel and the glory of the Lord. The question in connection with this Psalm is, who is the king whose years shall be from generations to generations, that is forever, who shall abide in God’s presence forever? The ancient Jewish Targum says... read more
John Calvin
Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 61:2
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. read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 61:3-4
David’s desire for God’s protection rested on the Lord’s previous provisions of deliverance for him. God had proved to be his refuge and tower of strength. Now the psalmist longed to dwell in the Lord’s tent or tabernacle and to enjoy the protection of His wings, as though he were a baby chick or bird (cf. Psalms 17:8; Psalms 36:7; Psalms 57:1; Psalms 63:7; Psalms 91:4)."The psalmist’s longing for God (Psalms 61:1-5) is a familiar motif in the Psalms as an expression of deep love for God... read more