41 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. What he’s saying there is that he turns his sick bed – as in, he turns it from a sick bed into a bed of rest and healing. That may be money. Psalm 36:11 "Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me." 3 The L ord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health. Psalm 41. In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him; 2 the Lord protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. And at this point we need to recognize two things. Psalms 41. Those who consider the poor – those whose considerations lead to appropriate actions toward those who are helpless and weak – they will be blessed. To search the word of God comes first, pardoned sin is second, and now the forgiven sinner brings forth fruit unto God available for the good of others. Then he gives a lament that even though he does consider the poor, he himself is being mistreated and afflicted. It might be standing up for them and defending them before others. But this interpretation does not agree very well with a preceding sentence, in which he acknowledged that he had been justly punished by God. I think that’s what David is getting at. And this can be a little confusing to us. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. D'interprétation. Book 1 (Psalms 1–41) Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project Book 1 consists largely of psalms spoken by David individually, rather than by Israel as a nation. Psalms 41:9 - Even my close friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me. Next » Chapter 42. And let us not think it strange, if we receive evil from those we suppose to be friends. And some of the visitors happen to be these enemies of his. Psalm 22, Psalm 41 (et al) Derek Tidball - Songs of the Crucified One: The Psalms and the Crucifixion SBJT V11 N2.4; Psalm 32, 51 - Barentsen, Jack. Apparently he recognized that he had sinned (Ps. Have not we ourselves thus broken our words toward God? What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11? And in that sense, Jesus says that the Scripture would be fulfilled. And so, verse 10 is David’s sole request in this psalm. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. He expresses confidence in God’s hearing him, and then ends this psalm with a praise. Maybe he was one of those poor people mentioned earlier in the psalm that David was blessed for considering. A psalm of David. Many psalms (116 of the 150) have individual superscriptions (titles), ranging from lengthy comments to a single word. "Blessed": … A Psalm of David. But rather – such a man who is concerned about the helpless and needy will be considered blessed on the earth – adding to what we saw in verse 1 – that this kind of man will be blessed. They’re not being sincere. And particularly to antichrist, the man of sin, that exalts himself above all that is called God. And second – that David is just such a man who is gracious to the helpless and needy. It is also found in Psalm 55:12-14, 20-21: For it is not an enemy who taunts me—then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me—then I could hide from him. Commentary on Psalm 41:1-4 (Read Psalm 41:1-4) The people of God are not free from poverty, sickness, or outward affliction, but the Lord will consider their case, and send due supplies. Psalm 41. 1 {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} I. Happy are those who consider the poor; the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble. That’s why David doesn’t talk directly – and certainly not solely – about giving the poor money. Second – David is experiencing a time of trouble in his life as he writes this psalm. External Opposition to God’s Work and the Response of God’s People in Nehemiah 2. Psalm 41 King James Version (Lament Psalm, by David) For times of suffering and illness. All Rights Reserved. 1604 inscription with Psalm 41. (Read Psalm 41:1-4) The people of God are not free from poverty, sickness, or outward affliction, but the Lord will consider their case, and send due supplies. Why? God looks after us all, makes us robust with life— Lucky to be in the land, we’re free from enemy worries. a. 3 The LORD keeps and preserves him, makes him blessed in the land, and does not betray him to his enemies. Psalms as Torah (Studies in Theological Interpretation): Reading Biblical Song Ethically | Gordon J. Wenham | download | Z-Library. Of course, it can also refer to those who don’t have sufficient financial means – and oftentimes those who lack financial resources experience these other problems. So, the ending to the first 3 books of Psalms has this statement “Amen and amen!” The end of Book 4 has “amen and praise the Lord.” And then book 5 ends with “praise the Lord.” So, it seems that what the psalmists are looking for is a voice to echo back their Amen and praise to the Lord! The blessings of one who considers the helpless. First – that God is gracious to those who are gracious to the helpless and needy. The bed of languishing is the same thing as his bed in his sickness. Yeah, they’re needy – but we have enough needs of our own. 1 For the leader. David doesn’t even mention money here. In it, we’ll see David pronounce a blessing on those who consider the poor. Psalm 23 Meaning Explained Beautifully ♥A Personal Narrative of Psalm 23♥ verse 1: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” My words: God is taking care of and watching over me. 2 Blessed the one concerned for the poor; * on a day of misfortune, the LORD delivers him. But when they leave his presence – that’s another story. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him:and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 45. www.easyenglish.bible. Structure. 1 For the leader. 41 Tate, Psalms, p. 436, traduit simplement le verbe b¹° par to ‘bring in/gather, ‘and thus ‘get/obtai 15 l. v. 12. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive; they are called happy in the land. Scriptures are in bold & italics, my words are in regular font. Sin is the sickness of the soul; pardoning mercy heals it, renewing grace heals it, and for this spiritual healing we should be more earnest than for bodily health. Psalm 41:10, ESV: "But you, O LORD, be gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them!" John Wesley saw it as a prayer of salvation.. Interpretation. We need to think of them to the point where we take the appropriate action to alleviate some of their troubles. The LORD will watch over him and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth; and You will not deliver him over to the will of his enemies. Go to Bible: Psalms 41 : Psa 41:1 “considers the weak.” The Hebrew word translated “weak” can also be understood as meaning, “poor, helpless, wretched,” etc. To think of the best possible way to help them in their particular need. They’re hiding their sinful intentions in their heart. Praise ye the LORD.”, And last, Psalm 150:6 ends Book 5 with praise, “Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. When we can discern the Lord's favour in any mercy, personal or public, that doubles it. Happy are those who consider the poor; the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble. And connecting the dots – it seems that David’s sin has brought on God’s chastening which has come in the form of some sort of sickness. And this vulnerable position that David is now in is allowing his enemies to attack him more easily. And David needs to declare the blessing of this activity because the tendency of self-focused mankind is to ignore people like this. You do not give them up to the will of their enemies. I don’t think it means that Psalm 41:9 was written solely so that Jesus could use it of Judas. Psalms 41:1. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Play. Psalms set to music. So, David’s saying here that he’s been a man of integrity. David knows that in their hearts they’re gathering iniquity. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Psalms: 41: A Prayer for Healing: To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. This branch of godliness is usually recompensed with temporal blessings. Psalms 41:2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Blessing and Suffering of the Godly To the Chief Musician. And Judas was literally eating Jesus’ bread. 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. And of course, Jesus is speaking there of Judas – who would shortly betray him. And actually – from David’s own life we see that so often he was not in the practice of paying people back immediately for wrongs done to him. Psalms have often been set as part of a larger work. “Restoration and Its Blessings: A Theological Analysis of Psalm 51 and 32,” Grace Theological Journal 5.2 (1984) 247-269. Then he asks God to raise him up. 2 The Lord will protect them and preserve their lives; he will make them happy in the land; he will not abandon them to the power of their enemies. 3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. © 2020 Christianity.com. 41:4-9 The logical connection between these strophes is not stated. Le verset 12b donne lieu à plusieurs interprétations 37 à cause du sens à attribuer au verbe bā’ 38 . Uses. And the enemies might offer condolences – maybe even offer prayers for David – and yet it’s all vanity and emptiness. That’s what a lament psalm does – it shows us how this godly man dealt with difficulties in his life with God’s help. Or so the natural man tends to think. The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. Interpretation of psalm 41. And I think we’re all aware that Jesus uses this verse of Scripture in John 13:18. And we see each psalm that ends each book of the Psalms end with praise. A David Psalm-3Dignify those who are down on their luck;you’ll feel good—that’s what God does.God looks after us all,makes us robust with life—Lucky to be in the land,we’ Mais plus souvent, 41 psaumes sont considérés comme une chanson indépendante. 4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me:heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. And when David speaks of the poor he is not solely focused on financial means like we typically think when we say that someone is “poor.” In Hebrew that word can refer to the ideas of scrawny, unimportant, helpless, powerless, insignificant, oppressed, and dejected. The people of God are not free from poverty, sickness, or outward affliction, but the Lord will consider their case, and send due supplies. David’s integrity came from his being upheld by the Lord – rather than the idea that God upheld David because of his integrity. So, let’s read the superscription to this psalm and the first verse. You do not give them up to the will of their enemies. 2 Blessed the one concerned for the poor; # Blessed the one concerned for the poor: cf. Bible Reading Commitment, Encouragement, and Challenge February 8 - Genesis 31:1-24, 1 Samuel 1-2:11, Psalm 41, Matthew 27:1-31 Observe with some (Interpretation in Parentheses) Focusing on Matthew 27:1-31 God is sovereign and in control His plan to redeem the nations through the death of Jesus Christ will come to pass Even in small details, we… To the Chief Musician. Sure, they’re helpless – but I myself am in need of great help! A Psalm of David. 41. Psalms 41:3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. Psalm 41 Thanksgiving After Sickness - For the leader. But then Jesus clarifies – because Judas is still there with them – and he says in John 13:18 – listen to it – “I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.”. He has been merciful, and believes, though things look dark, that he will obtain mercy.” (Maclaren) A Psalm of David. (2 Samuel 15:31; 16:23) Blessed, happy, fortunate, or in an enviable state is the person who has consideration for the poor or lowly, responding compassionately to their needs. Gordon Churchyard. That’s what David elaborates on in the rest of verse 1 and through verse 3. But nothing is so distressing to the contrite believer, as a fear or sense of the Divine displeasure, or of sin in his heart. on a day of misfortune, the L ord delivers him. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive; they are called happy in the land. KJV Psalm 41:1 . Psalm 41 is the 41st psalm of the Book of Psalms. . – in verse 9. Possibly the author was a man like the one described in verses 1-3, but his life was in distress and under attack from others. א לַֽמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד: 2 Praiseworthy is he who looks after the poor; on a … This is the third Psalm opening with a benediction, and there is a growth in it beyond the first two. What is the alternative to “wealth gotten by vanity” in Proverbs 13 11? A Psalm of David. It may be investing time to teach them life skills. Le psalmiste demande l'aide de Dieu contre les personnes qui complotent le mal contre lui. But they seem to prefer the sickness to do its work, so they don’t have to – according to verse 8. We complain, and justly, of the want of sincerity, and that there is scarcely any true friendship to be found among men; but the former days were no better. The psalmist’s statement about God’s love of the poor is based on the experience of being rescued (Ps 41:1–3). Then he asks God to raise him up. His enemies are taking advantage of that situation. And David realizes that he was standing because the Lord was upholding him. Psalm 41 says, “Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me” (v. 9). What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11? So, David had a friend who turned on him. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Download books for free. 41 e Blessed is the one who considers the poor! The supporting in Psalm 41:4 is a keeping erect, which stops or arrests the man who is sinking down into death and the grave. The last verse is not part of the Psalm itself but represents a liturgical conclusion of the first segment of the Book of Psalms. Psalms 41:1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. Psalm 41 - For the director of music. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. How is Psalm 41:9 fulfilled in Judas’ betrayal of Jesus? a. Ps 32:1–2; 34:9; 40:5; 65:5. Now, he already expressed some confidence in verses 1-3 in his own concern for the helpless and needy. And part of the reason he did is because the Lord upheld him in that integrity. At the Last Supper, Jesus said that his betrayal by one so close to him was to fulfill this Scripture: “He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me” (John 13:18). Psalm 41:10 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 41:10, NIV: "But may you have mercy on me, LORD; raise me up, that I may repay them." And these enemies of course are not just stating simple facts. He wants God’s help so that he can pay these guys back! A psalm of David. Meaning some proud enemy, such a one as Ahithophel, of whom R. Obadiah expounds it. Psalm 148 is part of the Psalter’s concluding section that offers and calls for praise to the Lord. Psalm 41:2, although not in the ... Rasta singer Prince Far I released an atmospheric spoken version of the psalms, Psalms for I, set to a roots reggae backdrop from The Aggrovators. We’ll see that in the lament section in verses 4-9 later on. ב … If these people were breaking God’s laws he was tasked with enforcing those laws and punishing wrongdoing. And then David ends this psalm with praise in verse 13. The helpless and needy could have any number of issues that they need help with. 2 The LORD will preserve him,and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth:and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. David delivered others, and God will deliver him. Rather, David wants us to consider them. “Restoration and Its Blessings: A Theological Analysis of Psalm 51 and 32,” Grace Theological Journal 5.2 (1984) 247-269. And I think probably what strikes us as most difficult to deal with is the reasoning that David gives for God to mercifully raise him up. The Lord I. Blessed is he that considereth the poor:the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. And part of the effect that that sin had on David is that his enemies took it as an occasion to persecute him – verse 5. Psalm 41 is a lament psalm. There they were at the Last Supper. So, these are some of the blessings that God tends to visit upon those who consider the poor. 2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. How many songs did Solomon compose. But though we may not take pleasure in the fall of our enemies, we may take pleasure in the making vain their designs. 2. 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity:his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; So, David on his sickbed is receiving visitors. Many of the last psalms of Book I (Psalm 1-41) mention a confession or acknowledgment of sin. Verse from Psalm 66 at the Grand Canyon, Arizona. They’re wishing for David to not rise from his sick bed. If David considered the poor, how much more did Jesus? Later books bring in the social and communal aspects of life and work. 1 For the leader. In addition, if what David says in verse 10 applies to Christ and his relationship with Judas – think about it. In order for you to interpret the whole message of this mighty Psalm 41, the WeMystic Team made a detailed description of each passage of this Psalm, see below: Verse 1. So, Psalm 41:9 is fulfilled in Jesus’ life in the sense that it finds its ultimate fleshing-out in the life of Jesus Christ. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed; in their illness you heal all their infirmities. Next » 1 [For the choirmaster Psalm Of David] Blessed is anyone who cares for the poor and the weak; in time of trouble Yahweh rescues him. Well – do you wonder what that blessing might look like? You can probably see that in your Bible. The LORD protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. Your email address will not be published. I - Blessed the one concerned for the poor; on a day of misfortune, the LORD delivers him. And that’s why we’re encouraged to consider how best to help them. Psalm 41 is not the only Davidic psalm containing a betrayal theme. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Psalm 72:19 ends Book 2 of Psalms and says “And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.”, Psalm 89:53 ends Book 3 – “Blessed be the LORD for evermore. He cares for those who are helpless and needy. And even when David faces sickness – which we’ve seen him through the Psalms often attribute to his own sin – he’s confident that the Lord will heal him – according to verse 3. Words marked with a *star are described in the word list at the end. Verse 1. Book 1 (Psalms 1–41) Book 2 (Psalms 42–72) Book 3 (Psalms 73–89) Book 4 (Psalms 90–106) Book 5 (Psalms 107–150) Superscriptions. But in just a short while Judas was going to do his part to squish Jesus like a bug – by handing him over to his executioners. Psalm 22, Psalm 41 (et al) Derek Tidball - Songs of the Crucified One: The Psalms and the Crucifixion SBJT V11 N2.4; Psalm 32, 51 - Barentsen, Jack. And so, with his enemies and sickness in full view, David asks the Lord for mercy and healing in verse 10. By not delivering them over to their enemies. This title has frequently occurred before, and serves to remind us of the value of the Psalm, seeing that it was committed to no mean songster; and also to inform us as to the author who has made his own experience the basis of a prophetic song, in which a far greater than David is set forth. A Psalm of David. To pay back those who commit crime.

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