诗篇 41:1-5 RCUVSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

God's poor. here may be a good time coming, when the poor will cease out of the land; but it is not yet. The state of things in our day is much the same as in the past. God has always shown his care for the poor. Under the Law of Moses, special provisions were made for their help (cf. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 ). Besides this, there were manifold exhortations in the Psalms and prophets tending to foster a spirit of love and brotherhood. The duty of kindness to the poor is inculcated still more... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

The aggravation and consolation of bodily affliction. 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. ( Psalms 41:4 :.) But he was penitent, and prayed for forgiveness and spiritual healing. 2 . The ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:2

The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive . Continuance in life is always regarded as a blessing in the Old Testament; it is only in the New that to "depart, and be with Christ," is pronounced "far better" ( Philippians 1:23 ). And he shall be blessed upon the earth ; i.e. his long life shall be a happy one. And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies ; rather, as in the margin, do not thou deliver him (comp. Psalms 27:12 ; Psalms 74:19 ). The psalmist... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:3

The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing . If he falls into a sickness, God will support him through it. Thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness ; literally, thou wilt turn all his bed ; i.e. rearrange it, turn its cushions, make it such that he can comfortably lie on it (see Kay, who quotes Bellarmine). Others understand, "Thou wilt change his couch from one of sickness to one of convalescence." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:4

I said ; rather, as for me , I said. The writer pointedly marks that he turns here from considering the blessedness of the compassionate man to contemplation of his own case—his afflictions and sufferings. Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee . The worst of all his woes—the root and origin of them all— fons et origo mall , is his own sinfulness. Unless that is cured, all other alleviation is vain. Hence, after the first general cry for mercy, he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:4-10

Ill treated by man, he flees to God. (Cf. homilies on Psalms 7:1-17 ; Psalms 17:1-15 . div. II ; Psalms 26:1-12 . div. III ; Psalms 39:1-13 , div. I. Psalms 4:1-8 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:5

Mine enemies speak evil of me . Another head of suffering, viz. misrepresentation, calumny, abuse, on the part of enemies. Absalom had stolen away the hearts of the children of Israel from David by misrepresenting him ( 2 Samuel 15:3 , 2 Samuel 15:4 ). Shimei had followed the example, adding to his misrepresentation abuse and cursing ( 2 Samuel 16:5-8 ). Absalom's aiders and abettors generally, no doubt, joined in the chorus. This, then, is David's second subject of complaint, and one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:5-9

David suffers from The harshness and treachery of men. (Cf. homilies on Psalms 12:1-8 ; Psalms 17:1-15 . div. I Psalms 26:1-12 . div. H.)—C. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:1

Blessed is he - See the notes at Psalms 1:1. Literally, “Oh the blessings of him that considers the poor.” The object is to describe the advantages of doing what is here said; or the excellence of the spirit which would be manifested in such a case, and the effect which this would have on his own happiness. These happy effects are described in the remainder of this verse, and in the two following verses.That considereth - The word used here - from שׂכל śâkal - means properly to look at, to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:2

The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive - This is a farther statement of the same principle, and it refers to a general, not a universal rule in the divine administration, that acts of piety will be partially rewarded on the earth; or that the divine favor will be shown to those who deal kindly with others. This principle is often referred to in the Scriptures. See Psalms 1:3, note; Psalms 37:3-4, note; Psalms 37:11, note; Psalms 37:23-26, note; Psalms 37:37, note; compare Mat 5:5; 1... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:4-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:5-9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:2

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