Psalms 31:2

“Before the mountains were brought forth, etc.] Or “were born” f1294 , and came forth out of the womb and bowels of the earth, and were made to rise and stand up at the command of God, as they did when he first created the earth; and are mentioned not only because of their firmness and stability, but their antiquity: hence we read of the ancient mountains and everlasting hills, (<014926>Genesis 49:26 <053315>Deuteronomy 33:15), for they were before the flood, and as soon as the earth was; or otherwise the eternity of God would not be so fully expressed by this phrase as it is here, and elsewhere the eternity of Christ, (<200825>Proverbs 8:25), or “ever thou hadst formed the earth and the…”

“He seeks help in God's righteous government (Psa 5:8), and begs for an attentive hearing, and speedy and effectual aid. With no other help and no claim of merit, he relies solely on God's regard to His own perfections for a safe guidance and release from the snares of his enemies. On the terms "rock," &c., (compare Psa 17:2; Psa 18:2, Psa 18:50; Psa 20:6; Psa 23:3; Psa 25:21).”

“Bow down thine ear to me - As He does who inclines His ear toward one whom He is willing to hear, or whom He is desirous of hearing. See the notes at Psalms 17:6. Deliver me speedily - Without delay. Or, hasten to deliver me. It is right to pray to be delivered from all evil; equally right to pray to be delivered immediately. Be thou my strong rock - Margin: “to me for a rock of strength.” See Psalms 18:1-2, note; Psalms 18:46, note. For an house of defense to save me - A fortified house; a house made safe and strong. It is equivalent to praying that he might have a secure abode or dwelling-place. return to 'Top of Page'”

“31:2 The psalmist issues an urgent call for the Lord to pay attention to his desperate situation (71:2; 88:2; 102:2).”

“Bow: Psa 71:2, Psa 86:1, Psa 130:2; Pro 22:17 deliver: Psa 40:17, Psa 69:17, Psa 79:1, Psa 102:2, Psa 143:7; Job 7:21; Luk 18:8 my strong rock: Heb. to me for a rock of strength, Psa 18:1, Psa 18:2, Psa 62:7, Psa 94:22; Deu 32:31; Sa2 22:3 an house: Psa 71:3, Psa 90:1, Psa 91:9; Isa 33:16; Joh 6:56; Jo1 4:12, Jo1 4:15, Jo1 4:16 Psalms 31:3”