Psalm 41:1, Psalm 41:2 NIV

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

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1

Considerate sympathy. "Blessed is he that considereth the poor." A double blessing waits for those who are worthy of it, in these words—a blessing of heaven above, and a blessing of the deep that lieth under. As Holy Writ,-they utter a Divine promise; as the voice of human experience, they breathe heart-felt gratitude. They are "the blessing of him that was ready to perish." This word "poor" is not to be restricted to what we specially call "poverty." It sometimes has that sense (e.g. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-3

The poor man's charter; or, a blessing pronounced on the benevolent. Though there is no sufficient reason to question the accuracy of the title of this psalm, yet the blessing here pronounced on benevolent souls is entirely independent of its human penman. The two key-words in the first verse—"considereth" and "the poor"—are words of very wide significance. The first would mean "he who takes a kindly, continuous, intelligent interest in, and who cherishes a tender sympathy for, them; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

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