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Psalms 61:1
Psalms 61:1
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Psalms 61 — OverviewPsalms 61 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid, in this psalm, as in many others, begins with a sad heart, but
concludes with an air of pleasantness--begins with prayers and tears,
but ends with songs of praise. Thus the soul, by being lifted up to…Psalms 61 — OverviewPsalms 61 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 61:1, David flees to God upon his former experience; Psalms 61:4, He vows perpetual service unto him, because of his promises. Instead of neginath: , many manuscripts, have neginoth;: and two manuscripts, supply…Psalms 61 — OverviewPsalms 61 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. "Neginah" is either the beginning of a song, as Aben Ezra; or the musical note or tune of one: or rather the name of a musical instrument, which was touched by the…Psalms 61:1-4Psalms 61:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn these verses we may observe,
I. David's close adherence and application to God by prayer in the day
of his distress and trouble: "Whatever comes, I will cry unto thee (v.
2),--not cry unto other gods, but to…Psalms 61:1Psalms 61:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryHear my cry, O God (see the comment on Psalms 17:1). The word rinnah expresses a shrill, piercing cry, but one which may be of joy or of lamentation. Attend unto my prayer; i.e. "hear and answer it."Psalms 61:1-4Psalms 61:1-4 · The Pulpit CommentaryA cry from the wilderness.
I. THE HEART BECOMES "FAINT" WHEN IT IS CONSCIOUS OF BEING FAR FROM GOD. (Psalms 61:1.)
II. WHEN THUS OVERWHELMED (OR FAINT), OUR DIFFICULTIES ARE TOO GREAT FOR US. (Psalms 61:2.)
III. WE…