Psalm 61
Geneva Study Bible
<A Psalm of David.>> Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
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.
From {a} the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is {b} higher than I.

(a) From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the city and temple by my son Absalom.

(b) To which without your help I cannot attain.

For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
For thou, O God, {c} hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

(c) There is nothing that strengthens our faith more than the memory of God's help in times past.

Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
Thou wilt prolong the king's {d} life: and his years as many generations.

(d) This chiefly refers to Christ, who lives eternally not only in himself but also in his members.

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare {e} mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

(e) For the stability of my kingdom stands in your mercy and truth.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599]

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