Introduction
The blessedness of the man who is merciful to the poor, Psalm 41:1-3 . The psalmist complains of his enemies, and prays for support, Psalm 41:4-10 ; and blesses God for having heard his prayer, and preserved him from his adversaries, Psalm 41:11 , Psalm 41:12 . A fine doxology closes the Psalm, Psalm 41:13 .
The title as before. The Syriac says it was "A Psalm of David, when he appointed overseers to take care of the poor." The Arabic says, "It is a prophecy concerning the incarnation; and also of the salutation of Judas." It appears to me to have been written on the same occasion as the three former, and to relate to David's malady and cure, and the evil treatment he had from his enemies during his affliction. Our Lord, by accommodation, applies the ninth verse to the treachery of Judas, John 13:18 ; but as to any other direct reference to Christ, or his history, I believe the Psalm has none.
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