Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Psalms 61
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Psalms61:4
4. I will abide--So I desire to do (compare Psa 23:6).
trust in the covert, &c.--make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Psa 17:8; 36:7).
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Psalms61:5
5. the heritage--or, part in the spiritual blessings of Israel (Psa 21:2-4).
vows--implies prayers.
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Psalms61:6-7
6-7. the king--himself and his royal line ending in Christ. Mercy and truth personified, as in Psa 40:11; 57:3.
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Psalms61:8
8. Thus for new blessings will new vows of praise ever be paid.
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Psalms61:1-3
PSALM 61
Psa 61:1-8. Neginah--or, Neginoth (see on Psa 4:1, title). Separated from his usual spiritual privileges, perhaps by Absalom's rebellion, the Psalmist prays for divine aid, and, in view of past mercies, with great confidence of being heard.
1-3. From the end--that is, places remote from the sanctuary (De 28:64).
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