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Psalms 41:1

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(Title), This Psalm is supposed to have been written on the same occasion as the three former; and to relate to David's affliction, and the evil treatment he received from his enemies during its continuance.

Blessed: Psalms 112:9; Deuteronomy 15:7-11; Job 29:12-16, Job 31:16-20; Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 19:17; Ecclesiastes 11:1-2; Isaiah 58:7-11; Mark 14:7; Luke 14:13-14; 2 Corinthians 9:8-14; Galatians 2:10

the poor: or, the weak, or sick, Matthew 25:34-39; Acts 20:35; 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Lord: Psalms 34:19, Psalms 37:26, Psalms 37:39-40; Hebrews 6:10; James 2:13

time of trouble: Heb. the day of evil, Psalms 37:19; Proverbs 16:14; Ecclesiastes 12:1; Revelation 3:10

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