Psalms
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Psalm 61
Psalm 61
1For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
2From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
1To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2From 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.
Commentary · verses 1-2
3For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
Commentary · verse 3
This was WHY David went to God when his heart was overwhelmed.
4I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Commentary · verse 4
"Selah" meant "pause and think about what you just read." The author wanted the reader to pause and become conscious of what was read.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.
7He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Commentary · verses 5-7
David knew he had eternal life.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Commentary · verse 8
The next psalm was also believed to cover the time of David's exile after Absalom's rebellion...
It was believed this psalm covered David's time in exile after Absalom's rebellion: 2 Samuel 15 to 2 Samuel 17. David was seeking guidance when his heart was overwhelmed. An overwhelmed heart in this case was David realizing he could not take on the enemy without God. David was humble.