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Psalm 61
61:1 For the music director ; to be played on a stringed instrument ; written by David . O God , hear my cry for help ! Pay attention to my prayer ! 61:2 From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair . Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit! 61:3 Indeed , you are my shelter , a strong tower that protects me from the enemy . 61:4 I will be a permanent guest in your home ; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings . (Selah ) 61:5 For you , O God , hear my vows ; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers . 61:6 Give the king long life ! Make his lifetime span several generations ! 61:7 May he reign forever before God ! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

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  • Tuhan Allah Beserta Engkau [KJ.346]
  • [Psa 61:1] Holy Father, Hear My Cry
  • [Psa 61:1] O God, Regard My Humble Plea
  • [Psa 61:2] Lead Me To The Rock
  • [Psa 61:2] Rock That Is Higher Than I, The
  • [Psa 61:5] Blessed Master, I Have Promised

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Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

  • The texts of the individual psalms do not usually indicate who wrote them.1However some of the titles of the individual psalms do contain information about the writers.2This is the only really reliable information we have as ...
  • I. Book 1: chs. 1-41II. Book 2: chs. 42-72III. Book 3: chs. 73-89IV. Book 4: chs. 90-106V. Book 5: chs. 107-150...
  • 14:4 David marvelled at the ignorance of the wicked who disregard God and consequently have no regard for His people.14:5 The wicked are in a dangerous position because God is in the midst of His people. When evildoers persec...
  • In Book 1 we saw that all the psalms except 1, 2, 10, and 33 claimed David as their writer. It is likely that he wrote these four as well even though they do not bear his name. In Book 2 the titles identify David as the write...
  • 57:1 David began by comparing himself to a little bird that takes refuge from a passing enemy by hiding under the wing of its parent (cf. 17:8; 36:7; 61:4; 63:7; 91:4). The side to the cave in which David hid may have reminde...
  • Several of the commentators believe David wrote this psalm when he was fleeing from Saul. However the text itself records no such information (cf. v. 6a).David strengthened himself in the Lord when he felt faint and inadequat...
  • 61:3-4 David's desire for God's protection rested on the Lord's previous provisions of deliverance for him. God had proved to be his refuge and tower of strength. Now the psalmist longed to dwell in the Lord's tent or taberna...
  • King David wrote this psalm when he was in the wilderness of Judah away from the ark and the place of formal worship (2 Sam. 15:25).The theme of trust that Psalms 61 and 62 stress reaches a climax in Psalm 63. Even though Dav...
  • Allen, Ronald B. "Evidence from Psalm 89."In A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus, pp. 55-77. Edited by Donald K. Campbell and Jeffrey L. Townsend. Chicago: Moody Press, 1992._____. Lord of Song. Portland: Multnomah P...
  • Isaiah next described the remnant who will stream to Zion praising God at the beginning of Messiah's reign. Notice the many triadic formations in the structure of this chapter, creating a feeling of the completeness of joy. T...
  • 26:1 The prophet revealed another song that will be sung "in that day"(the Millennium, cf. ch. 25) by those in Zion.The New Jerusalem that God will set up will be a place of strength and security for the redeemed (cf. Rev. 21...
  • Abbot, T. K. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and to the Colossians. International Critical Commentary series. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1897.Aldrich, Roy L. "The Gift of God."Biblioth...
  • Adamson, James B. The Epistle of James. New International Commentary on the New Testament series. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1976; reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1984.Bailey, Mark...
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