Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. Hear my cry, O God ] In the midst of a long and painful captivity, oppressed with suffering, encompassed with cruel enemies and isolent masters, I address my humble prayer to THEE, O my God.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-4 - David begins with prayers and tears, but ends with praise. Thus the soul, being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself Wherever we are, we have liberty to draw near to God, and may find way open to the throne of grace. And that which separates us from othe comforts, should drive us nearer to God, the fountain of all comfort Though the heart is overwhelmed, yet it may be lifted up to God in prayer. Nay, I will cry unto thee, for by that means it will be supported and relieved. Weeping must quicken praying, and not deade it. God's power and promise are a rock that is higher than we are. Thi rock is Christ. On the Divine mercy, as on a rock, David desired to rest his soul; but he was like a ship-wrecked sailor, exposed to the billows at the bottom of a rock too high for him to climb without help David found that he could not be fixed on the Rock of salvation, unles the Lord placed him upon it. As there is safety in Him, and none i ourselves, let us pray to be led to and fixed upon Christ our Rock. The service of God shall be his constant work and business: all must make it so who expect to find God their shelter and strong tower. The grac of God shall be his constant comfort.
Original Hebrew למנצח5329 על5921 נגינת5058 לדוד׃1732 (61:2) שׁמעה8085 אלהים430 רנתי7440 הקשׁיבה7181 תפלתי׃8605
