Psalms 61:1-6

61:1

[(Title.) {Neginah.}]

Instead of {neginath,} many MSS., have {neginoth;} and two MSS., supply {mizmor,} "a Psalm." Some suppose this Psalm was composed when David was driven by Absalom's rebellion beyond Jordan, and from the sanctuary of God.

hear <08085> [Hear.]

61:2

most remote <07097> [From.]

despair <03820> [my heart.]

rocky <06697> [the rock.]

61:3

shelter <04268> [thou.]

strong <05797> [strong.]

61:4

guest <01481> [abide.]

find shelter <02620> [trust. or, make my refuge.]

61:5

hear <08085> [hast heard.]

reward <03425> [heritage.]

61:6

king long life <04428 03117 03254> [wilt prolong the king's life. Heb. shalt add days to the days of the king.]

several generations <01755> [many generations. Heb. generation and generation.]