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Kindness Is Repaid by God
Commentators emphasize a powerful principle in this verse: God graciously cares for those who are kind to the poor and sick. Showing mercy to others in their time of need is described as 'lending to the Lord,' who repays this kindness with His own gentle support when you face affliction.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 41:3
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing - The word rendered strengthen here means to support; to uphold; to sustai…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 41:3
19th Century
Bishop
Will strengthen. —Literally, will prop him up, support him.
Wilt make. —Literally, has turned…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 41:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
God will be graciously gentle to those who are kind and gentle to the poor. If we love God first, and then exhibit the result of that love in our c…
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John Gill
On Psalms 41:3
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing
When on a sick bed, or a death bed, where he lies languishi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 41:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The people of God are not free from poverty, sickness, or outward affliction, but the Lord will consider their case and send due supplies. From his…