Psalm 41:1-3 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 41:1-4

In these verses we have, I. God's promises of succour and comfort to those that consider the poor; and, 1. We may suppose that David makes mention of these with application either, (1.) To his friends, who were kind to him, and very considerate of his case, now that he was in affliction: Blessed is he that considers poor David. Here and there he met with one that sympathized with him, and was concerned for him, and kept up his good opinion of him and respect for him, notwithstanding his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:1

Blessed is he that considereth the poor ,.... Not the poor of the world in common, nor poor saints in particular, but some single poor man; for the word is in the singular number, and designs our Lord Jesus Christ, who, in Psalm 40:17 , is said to be "poor and needy": and so read the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions here; who became poor for our sakes, that we might be enriched by his poverty; being born of poor parents, educated in a mean manner, and in public life was... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:2

The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive ,.... Amidst a thousand deaths, to which he is exposed for making a profession of his faith in Christ; see 2 Corinthians 1:10 ; or this may refer to his spiritual life, which is hid and preserved in Christ, in whom he believes; and is safe and secure; because Christ lives he shall live also, and shall never die the second death, nor be hurt by it, but shall have everlasting life; and he shall be blessed upon the earth ; with temporal... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:3

The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing ,.... When on a sick bed, or a death bed, where he lies languishing, and ready to expire; when his natural strength, spirits, and heart fail him, then the Lord strengthens him with strength in his soul; and is the strength of his heart, and his portion for ever. The Targum is, "the Word of the Lord shall help him in his life, and shall appear to him on the bed of his illness, to quicken him;' thou wilt make all his bed in his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:1

Blessed is he that considereth - God is merciful; he will have man to resemble him: as far as he is merciful, feels a compassionate heart, and uses a benevolent hand, he resembles his Maker; and the mercy he shows to others God will show to him. But it is not a sudden impression at the sight of a person in distress, which obliges a man to give something for the relief of the sufferer, that constitutes the merciful character. It is he who considers the poor; who endeavors to find them out;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:2

The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive - It is worthy of remark, that benevolent persons, who consider the poor, and especially the sick poor; who search cellars, garrets, back lanes, and such abodes of misery, to find them out, (even in the places where contagion keeps its seat), very seldom fall a prey to their own benevolence. The Lord, in an especial manner, keeps them alive, and preserves them; while many, who endeavor to keep far from the contagion, are assailed by it, and fall... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:3

The Lord will strengthen him - Good, benevolent, and merciful as he is, he must also die: but he shall not die as other men; he shall have peculiar consolations, refreshment, and support, while passing through the valley of the shadow of death. Thou wilt make all his bed - הפכת haphachta , thou hast turned up, tossed, and shaken it; and thou wilt do so to all his bed - thou wilt not leave one uneasy place in it - not one lump, or any unevenness, to prevent him from sleeping. Thou... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:1

Verse 1 1.Blessed is he that judgeth wisely of the poor. Interpreters are generally of opinion that the exercise of kindness and compassion manifested in taking care of the miserable, and helping them, is here commended. Those, however, who maintain that the Psalmist here commends the considerate candour of those who judge wisely and charitably of men in adversity, form a better judgment of his meaning. Indeed, the participle משכיל,maskil, cannot be explained in any other way. At the same time,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:2

Verse 2 2.Jehovah will keep him, and preserve him in life. Here David follows out the same sentiment expressed in the preceding verse, when he says that the Lord will keep the afflicted, whose destruction cruel and unjust men represent as inevitable. It is likewise necessary always to bear in mind the contrast which is stated between the day of evil and the blessing of deliverance. In this verse the expressions denoting restoration to life, and blessedness on the earth, are of similar import.... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1

Blessed is he that considereth the poor . David had concluded the preceding psalm by calling himself "poor and needy." He commences the present one by pronouncing a blessing on all those who "consider," or tenderly regard, and, so far as they can, assist the peer and afflicted. It is not so much actual poverty, as humiliation and weakness, of which he is speaking. The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble ; literally, in the day of evil. As he has pity on his fellow-men, so God will... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 41:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 41:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1

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