Psalms 61:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 61:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows. Psalm 62 For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthan. A Psalm of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows. Psalm 62 For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthan. A Psalm of David.
Psalms 61:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 61

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows. Psalm 62 For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthan. A Psalm of David.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, etc.] Or constantly; and not only in this world, but in that to come, for the favours before mentioned; for hearing his prayers; giving him a goodly heritage; prolonging the King’s life; and preparing mercy and truth to preserve him; that I may daily perform vows; which is done by praising the Lord, giving him the glory of all mercies, as vowed and promised; (see <195014>Psalm 50:14). The Targum adds, “in the day of the redemption of Israel, and in the day that the King Messiah shall be anointed, that he may reign.””
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thus for new blessings will new vows of praise ever be paid. Next: Psalms Chapter 62”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever - As the result of this gracious interposition. Compare the notes at Isaiah 38:20. The meaning is, that he would do this constantly. It would be the regular business of his life. That I may daily perform my vows - The solemn promises which I have made in my exile; the purposes which I have expressed to devote myself to thee. Or, the language may have been used in a more general sense, denoting that, as a religious man, the vows of God were constantly on him, or that he had pledged himself to serve God faithfully and always, and that he could better perform this duty at the tabernacle - in the place consecrated to public worship - than he could in…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sing: Psa 30:12, Psa 79:13, Psa 145:1, Psa 145:2, Psa 146:2 that I: Psa 65:1, Psa 66:13-16 Next: Psalms Chapter 62”
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