Psalms 61:4

I will abide. — Rather, Let me be a guest in, etc. (Comp. Psalms 15:1; Psalms 27:4.)

Thy tabernacle... — It is difficult to decide whether this indicates. the Mosaic tabernacle, and so may be used as an index of the date of the poem; or whether the tent is a general figure for the protection of God, wherever it may be found. It certainly recalls Psalms 23:6.

For ever. — Literally, for ages or æons. For the same plural, see Psalms 145:13.

I will trust ... — Rather, let me find refuge under the shelter of thy wings. (For the image, see Note Psalms 17:8.)