Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 113:7

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 113:7

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 113:7

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, And lifteth up the needy from the dunghill;" — Psalms 113:7 (ASV)

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust From the most humble condition in life. He exalts them to conditions of wealth, rank, and honor. He has power to do this; He actually does it. This is not intended to be affirmed as a universal truth, or to assert that it is always done. Rather, it is among the things that show His majesty, His power, and His goodness, and that lay the foundation for praise.

And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill From the condition of lowest poverty. Instances where this is done are sufficiently abundant to justify such an assertion and to show that it is a proper foundation of praise to God.