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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Psalms 61"
description: "PSALM 61   :-. Neginah—or, Neginoth (see on  :-, title). Separated from his usual spiritual privileges,
perhaps by Absalom"
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PSALM 61

. *Neginah*—or, *Neginoth* (see on , 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 ().

**2. heart is overwhelmed**—literally,
"covered over with darkness," or, "distress."
**to the rock**— ([Psalms 18:2](../../../kjv/psalms/18/2);
[Psalms 40:2](../../../kjv/psalms/40/2)).
**higher than I**—which
otherwise I cannot ascend.

**3. shelter . . . and strong
tower**—repeat the same sentiment.

**4. I will abide**—So I desire to
do (compare [Psalms 23:6](../../../kjv/psalms/23/6)).
**trust in the covert,**
c.—*make* my refuge, in the shadow (compare [Psalms 17:8](../../../kjv/psalms/17/8)
[Psalms 36:7](../../../kjv/psalms/36/7)).

**5. the heritage**—or, part in
the spiritual blessings of Israel ().
**vows**—implies prayers.

**6, 7. the king**—himself and his
royal line ending in Christ. Mercy and truth personified, as in
[Psalms 40:11](../../../kjv/psalms/40/11); [Psalms 57:3](../../../kjv/psalms/57/3).

**7. abide before God**—literally,
"sit as a king in God's presence," under His protection.

**8.** Thus for new blessings will
new vows of praise ever be paid.

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