The Bible Commentaries and Others: Psalms 145 v 14

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Posted by Psalms on Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Psalms 145:14

The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

145:14. The LORD upholdeth all that fall. Read this in connection with verse 13, and admire the unexpected contrast. He who reigns in glorious majesty lifts and holds up those who are apt to fall. The form of the verb shows that he is always doing this. The fallen of our race are shunned by us, and it is especial tenderness on the Lord’s part that he looks upon those who are the chief of sinners and the least regarded among mankind. The falling ones among us are too apt to be pushed down by the strong. The Lord loves to reverse things.

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down. Many are despondent, and cannot lift up their heads in courage, or their hearts with comfort; but these he cheers. Some are bent with their daily load, and these he strengthens. The two alls should not be overlooked: the Lord has a kindly heart towards the whole company of the afflicted.

Excerpt from:

The Treasury of David by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)