Bible Commentary

He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him. 7. He shall abide before God for ever ] Rather, He shall sit enthroned before God for ever, an allusion to the promise of eternal dominion to the house of David, ‘in the presence of God,’ enjoying His favour and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:7”

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: [and] his years as many generations. 6. Thou wilt prolong the king’s life ] Lit., Thou wilt add days to the days of the king. Cp. 2Ki 20:6. From speaking of the people ( Psa 61:5), David passes to speak of himself. His life had been in danger: but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:6”

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name. 5. host heard my vows ] Vows accompanied by prayers. thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name ] Me is not in the original; and it is best to supply … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:5”

I will abide in thy tabernacle forever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. 4. Let me sojourn in thy tent for ever: Let me take refuge in the hidingplace of thy wings. The words are a prayer. In his banishment he prays that he may once more be received as Jehovah’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:4”

For thou hast been a shelter for me, [and] a strong tower from the enemy. 3. For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy (R.V.). He appeals to past experience. “In Thee have I taken refuge” is the constant cry with which faith approaches God (Psa 7:1; Psa 11:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:3”

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock [that] is higher than I. 2. From the end of the earth ] Perhaps, from the end of the land. But Jerusalem, the dwelling-place of God, is for him the centre of the earth. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:2”

To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 1. my cry my prayer ] Synonynas often coupled together to express the urgency of supplication. Cp. Psa 17:1; 1Ki 8:28; Jer 7:16; Jer 11:14. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1 4. David … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 61:1”

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies. 12. Through God ] Cp. Psa 56:4. we shall do valiantly ] Cp. Num 24:18; Psa 118:15-16. shall tread down our enemies ] Cp. Psa 44:5; Psa 18:42 (note). R.V., adversaries, cp. Psa 60:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 60:12”

Give us help from trouble: for vain [is] the help of man. 11. Give us help from trouble ] Or, as R.V., Give us help against the adversary. Cp. Psa 60:12. for vain is the help of man ] Lit. salvation. It is a delusion (cp. Psa 33:17) to look to human strength for victory. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 60:11”

[Wilt] not thou, O God, [which] hadst cast us off? and [thou], O God, [which] didst not go out with our armies? 10. Wilt not thou, O God &c.] This rendering, which is that of the LXX, Vulg., Symm., and Jer., is grammatically legitimate, though less obvious than that of R.V.; Hast not thou, O … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 60:10”