A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040.
The occasion of this Psalm is very doubtful; but it seems to have been some great distress of David's, either by Saul, or by Absalom; though it might be composed some time after that distress was past. David, in great danger, flees to God for deliverance, upon experience of his former goodness, Psalms 61:1-3. Resolves to trust in him, and promises him perpetual service for his hearing his prayers, Psalms 61:4; Psalms 61:5. Praises him from an assurance of future blessings, Psalms 61:6-8.