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The Confidence of Being Heard
Commentators note that David speaks with certainty, saying God "hast heard" his vows (prayers). This reflects a deep, internal assurance that God listens. Scholars like Albert Barnes suggest that believers today can also experience this profound peace, a confident hope that God has heard our cries and will be merciful. This assurance is a key part of the believer's heritage.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 61:5
18th Century
Theologian
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows—that is, my prayers accompanied with solemn pledges or promises that I will devote myself to yo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 61:5
19th Century
Bishop
Heritage. — As the Authorised Version reads, the heritage is length of days, one promised generally to those who fear Jeh…
John Calvin
On Psalms 61:5
16th Century
Theologian
For thou, O God! hast heard my vows. He here shows the grounds on which he had spoken of his abiding under the wings of God. The sudden jo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 61:5
17th Century
Pastor
For you, O God, has heard my vows
Or "my prayers", as the Septuagint and other versions. Vows are so called, because…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 61:5–8
17th Century
Minister
There is a people in the world who fear God's name. There is a heritage peculiar to that people: present comforts in the soul, earnests of future b…