1-3 David flees to God upon his former experience 4-8 He vows perpetual service unto him, because of his promises

(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. Ps 4:1 6:1 54:1 55:1

Hear Ps 5:1-3 17:1 28:2 55:1,2 130:2 Php 4:6

2 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 Ps 42:6 139:9,10 De 4:29 Jon 2:2-4

my heart Ps 43:5 55:5 77:3 142:3 143:4 Isa 54:11 Mr 14:33,34 Lu 22:44

the rock Ps 18:46 27:5 40:2 62:2,6 Isa 32:2

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

thou Ps 4:6,7 116:2 140:7 Isa 46:3,4 2Co 1:10

strong Ps 18:2 Pr 18:10

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

abide Ps 61:7 15:1 23:6 27:4 90:1 91:1 92:13 Re 3:12

trust. or, make my refuge Ps 17:8 57:1 62:7 63:7 91:4 142:4,5 Ru 2:12 Mt 23:37 Heb 6:18

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

hast heard Ps 56:12 65:1 66:19

heritage Ps 16:5,6 115:13

mal 3:16-18 ac 10:35

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

wilt prolong the king's life. [heb.] shalt add days to the days of the king. Ps 21:4,6 72:15-17 Isa 53:10

many generations [heb.] generation and generation Ps 89:36,37

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

abide Ps 41:12 Isa 9:6,7 Lu 1:33 Heb 7:21-25 9:24

prepare Ps 40:11 43:3 57:3 Ge 24:27 32:10 Pr 20:28 Mic 7:20 Lu 1:54,55

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

sing Ps 30:12 79:13 145:1,2 146:2

that I Ps 65:1 66:13-16