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Selected Verse: Psalms 41:2 - Hebrew Names
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ps 41:2 |
Hebrew Names |
The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive. He shall be blessed on the earth, and he will not surrender him to the will of his enemies. |
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King James |
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. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
shall be blessed--literally, "led aright," or "safely," prospered (Psa 23:3).
upon the earth--or land of promise (Psa 25:13; Psa 27:3-9, &c.). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive - This is a farther statement of the same principle, and it refers to a general, not a universal rule in the divine administration, that acts of piety will be partially rewarded on the earth; or that the divine favor will be shown to those who deal kindly with others. This principle is often referred to in the Scriptures. See Psa 1:3, note; Psa 37:3-4, note; Psa 37:11, note; Psa 37:23-26, note; Psa 37:37, note; compare Mat 5:5; Ti1 4:8. The par ticular application here is, that if any one showed kindness to him that was sick or enfeebled by disease, he might expect that God would interpose in his case under similar circumstances, and would "preserve" him, or "keep him alive." Of course this is to be regarded as a statement made under the general principle. It is not to be interpreted as teaching that this would be universally true, or that he who did this would never die, but the meaning is, that he might look for special divine aid and favor, when he in turn should be sick.
And he shall be blessed upon the earth - This is in accordance with the doctrine noticed above, and so often referred to in the Psalms and elsewhere, that the effect of religion will be to promote happiness and prosperity in this life.
And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies - Margin: "Do not thou deliver." The margin, perhaps, expresses most correctly the sense of the original, but still it is an expression of the confident belief of the psalmist that this will not occur; a belief expressed here rather in the form of a prayer than of a direct assertion. The idea is, that he would find God to be a defender and a helper when he was attacked by his foes. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| 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 victims to it. God loves the merciful man. |
3 Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.
4 One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to see the LORD's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock.
6 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
7 Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.
8 When you said, "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "I will seek your face, LORD."
9 Don't hide your face from me. Don't put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Don't abandon me, neither forsake me, God of my salvation.
13 His soul shall dwell at ease. His seed shall inherit the land.
3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
8 For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
5 Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
37 Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
23 A man's goings are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.
24 Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
26 All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His seed is blessed.
11 But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
3 He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.