Psalms 41:2
As the deer longs for fountains of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.
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In Context
1Unto the end. The understanding of the sons of Korah.
Cross References
Ruth 2:19And her mother-in-law said to her, “Where have you gathered today, and where have you found work? Blessed is he who took pity on you!” And she informed her with whom she had been working, and she said the man’s name, that he was called Boaz.
Psalms 33:19The Lord is near to those who are troubled in heart, and he will save the humble in spirit.
Psalms 128:1A Canticle in steps. They have often fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say:
Proverbs 11:17A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.
Proverbs 19:17Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 41:2-5
Promises to Those Who Consider the Poor. 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 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. 3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. 4 I said, Lord , be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. In these verses we have, I. God's promises of… Read the whole commentary →