Psalms 61

Psalms 61:1

Title. Neginah] See Notes on psal. 4. title.

Psalms 61:2

FRom the end of the earth] From the place of my banishment, being remote.

that is higher then I] Unto the which, without thy help, I cannot attain; and where I shall be safe.

Psalms 61:3

For thou hast been a shelter for me] He urgeth God with his former experience, and Gods constancy, 1 Samuel 17:37.

Psalms 61:4

must] Or, make my resuge.

Psalms 61:5

For thou, O God, hast heard] There is nothing that doth more strengthen our faith, then the remembrance of Gods succour in times past.

my vows] Delivered me, that I might perform my vows, verse 8.

Psalms 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the kings life] Heb. thou shalt adde days to the days of the King] This chiefly is to be referred to Christ, who lives for ever, and is Davids Son.

as many generations] Heb. as generation and generation.

Psalms 61:7

O prepare mercy] For the stability of my kingdom standeth in thy mercy and truth, psal. 25. 10. and 85. 10. Proverbs 20. 28.