Psalm 41:1-13 Blessed is he that considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.… Written by some mighty man, probably by David, on his recovery from an affliction during which conspiracy and slander had been active against him. It may refer to the time of Absalom; and the "familiar friend" may have been Ahithophel. I. THE AGGRAVATIONS OF BODILY AFFLICTION. 1. The consciousness of guilt. (Ver. 4:.) But he was penitent, and prayed for forgiveness and spiritual healing. 2. The malicious conduct of enemies and false friends. (Vers. 5-9.) At a time when we are little able to contend against them. II. THE CONSOLATIONS OF AFFLICTION. 1. That he had himself sympathized with sufferers. (Ver. 1.) He had not been like the enemies and false friends whom he describes, but had been a true friend to the weak and afflicted. 2. He is assured on this account of the Divine sympathy and deliverance. (Vers. 1-3.) The merciful are blessed in receiving mercy. 3. He has already received tokens of the deliverance for which he is looking. (Vers. 11, 12.) His enemy has not triumphed over him. God has upheld him in general right conduct or integrity. He does not forget his particular sins (ver. 4); but he is conscious also of living in the sight of the Divine countenance, and receiving Divine help. - S. Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.WEB: Blessed is he who considers the poor. Yahweh will deliver him in the day of evil. |
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