Psalm 41:1-13 Blessed is he that considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.… This the most prominent characteristic of our religion. I. THE DUTY OF CONSIDERING THE POOR. It must be performed on Christian principles. Not as did the Pharisees, "to be seen of men." There are several kinds of poor. Inquire, therefore, what it is to consider the poor. It implies sympathy with them; that we should, if possible, visit them; that we should relieve them; that we should seek to do good to their souls. II. THE PRIVILEGE OF CONSIDERING THE POOR. All duty is privilege, for all God requires us to do is for our advantage. God's blessing attends the considering of the poor. "The Lord will preserve him in the day of trouble." See this in the history of Job. (Joseph Entwistle.) 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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