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For he will deliver the needy when he cries; The poor, who has no helper.
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The King's Defining Character
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse highlights the defining characteristic of the Messiah-King. Unlike earthly rulers who often pursue their own interests, Christ's reign is marked by his active compassion and deliverance for the most vulnerable—the needy, the poor, and the helpless. Charles Spurgeon calls this the 'distinguishing mark of the Christ of God.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth - The sufferer; the down-trodden; the oppressed. See the notes at ([Reference Psalms …
19th Century
Anglican
For he shall deliver. —Here the verb must be present, “for he delivers,” giving the reason for the wide sway sought for t…
Baptist
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him t…
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16th Century
Protestant
For he will deliver the poor when he crieth to him. The Psalmist again affirms that the kingdom which he magnifies so greatly will not be …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he shall deliver the needy when he cries Such as are not only in want, but are sensible of it, see their need of…
This is a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ; many passages in it cannot be applied to the reign of Solomon. There were righteousness and peace at f…
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