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Psalms

Chapter 61

{Note: RBT says this could have been the Prayer David Prayed when he first learned of the Absalom Revolution (see II Samuel Chapter 15).

1a``{Title} To the Chief Musician {natsach}
a taunting song {n@giynah}
of David.

1b~~Hear my cry, O 'Elohiym/Godhead.

Listen to my prayer.

2~~From the end of the land
I call to You.

When my heart/'right lobe' is faint/overwhelmed . . .
lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.

3~~For You have been my refuge . . .
a strong tower against the enemy.

4~~I shall dwell forever in Your tent.
  {the tabernacle where bible doctrine was first communicated to
  David}

I shall take refuge under the shelter of Your wings.
  {claiming the promises of God - 1st stage of the Faith Rest Drill}

Selah
  {Selah means singers rest and instruments play on -
  it is a picture of you resting while the Grace of God continues on}.

5~~For You have heard my vows, O 'Elohiym/Godhead.

You have given to me /'inheritance of the client nation'
'the heritage of those that fear Your Name'.

6~~Add days to the king's life.
  {means David's own life and the client nation is in danger of being
  destroyed}

His years . . . for generation after generation.
  {praying to be permitted to live through more generations}

7~~He will remain forever in the presence of 'Elohiym/Godhead.
  {David's understanding of eternal security - once saved always
  saved}

Assign {manah}
Grace {checed} and doctrine/truth {'emeth} . . .
that they may guard/protect him {king David here}.
  {RBT says there are 3 categories of truth 1) Laws of establishment
  for all people 2) gospel for unbelievers to hopefully believe in and
  3) Bible doctrine - for believers to study and grow in spiritual
  maturity}

8~~Consequently, I sing praise unto Your Name forever,
that I may daily perform my vows.
  {means to live according to the doctrine resident in his soul -
  application of doctrine to experience - in David's case to fulfill all
  his obligations as King . . . as unto the Lord.}