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- Verse 7
Psalms 113:7
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
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Commentary
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
That he may set him with princes,.... As all the saints are by birth, being the sons of God, the King of kings; born of him, and not of the will of man; and are of a princely spirit, have a free…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust - From the most humble condition in life. He exalts them to conditions of wealth, rank, honor. He has power to do this; he actually does it. This is not intended…
In this psalm,
I. We are extorted to give glory to God, to give him the glory due to his name.
1. The invitation is very pressing: praise you the Lord, and again and again, Praise him, praise him;…
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