Psalm 61:5-6 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 61:5-8

In these verses we may observe, I. With what pleasure David looks back upon what God had done for him formerly (Ps. 61:5): Thou, O God! hast heard my vows, that is, 1. ?The vows themselves which I made, and with which I bound my soul: thou hast taken notice of them; thou hast accepted them, because made in sincerity, and been well pleased with them; thou hast been mindful of them, and put me in mind of them.? God put Jacob in mind of his vows, Gen. 31:13; 35:1. Note, God is a witness to all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:5

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows ,.... Or "my prayers", as the Septuagint and other versions. Vows are so called, because it was usual to make vows in trouble, when prayer was made to the Lord for help and deliverance, Psalm 66:13 . This is a reason why the psalmist was encouraged to put his trust in the Lord, because his prayers were heard by him; or he was sure they would be, as he had entreated, Psalm 61:1 . The past is put for the future, as Kimchi and Ben Melech observe; and it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the King's life ,.... Or "add days to the days of the King" F1 ימים על ימי מלך תוסיף "dies super dies regis adjicieo", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; . Meaning either himself, who, though his life was in danger by fighting with the Syrians and Edomites, or rather through the conspiracy of his son; yet was assured that he should yet live many years more, and especially in his posterity; and that his kingdom would be established for ever, as was promised... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:5

Hast heard my vows - Often have I purposed to be wholly thine, - to serve thee alone, - to give up my whole life to thy service: and thou hast heard me, and taken me at my word; and given me that heritage, the privilege of enjoying thee in thy ordinances, which is the lot of them that fear thy name. The Psalm seems to have been composed either after the captivity, or at the time that Cyrus published his decree in their favor, as has been remarked before. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the king's life - The words are very emphatic, and can refer to no ordinary person. Literally, "Days upon days thou wilt add to the king; and his years shall be like the generations of this world, and the generations of the world to come." This is precisely the paraphrase I had given to this text before I had looked into the Chaldee Version; and to which I need add nothing, as I am persuaded no earthly king is intended: and it is Christ, as Mediator, that "shall abide... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:5

Verse 5 5.For thou, O God! hast heard my vows. He here shows the grounds upon which he had spoken of his abiding under the wings of God. The sudden joy which he experienced arose from the circumstance of God’s having heard his prayers, and made light to spring out of darkness. By his vows we must understand his prayers, according to a common figure of speech by which the part is taken for the whole, having made vows when he prayed. In general, he would acknowledge himself indebted for his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:6

Verse 6 6.Thou shalt add days upon days to the king etc. (407) David cannot be considered as using these words of gratulation with an exclusive reference to himself. It is true that he lived to an extreme old age, and died full of days, leaving the kingdom in a settled condition, and in the hands of his son, who succeeded him; but he did not exceed the period of one man’s life, and the greater part of it was spent in continued dangers and anxieties. There can be no doubt, therefore, that the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

The power of prayer in trouble. "My cry." Every one has his own needs. Think how it is this day. In how many lands, by what various voices, with what manifold emotions, the cries of men are uttered! What sighs of pain, what plaints of desire, what passionate prayers for help, go up to heaven! Who but God could "attend" to them all? Moses groaned under "the burden of all the people" ( Numbers 11:11 ). Paul was oppressed with "the care of all the Churches" ( 2 Corinthians 11:28 ). But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:5

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows. Thou hast heard me so often in the past, thou hast granted so many of my prayers, accepted so many of my vows, that I am emboldened to make further requests. Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy Name. All the blessed inheritance of thy saints thou hast made mine, and, included in it, boldness to approach the throne of grace in full assurance of faith, and to present to thee my petitions. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 61:5-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 61:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 61:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 61:5

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