David from his sick-bed thinks of the words, thoughts and attitudes of other people, some of whom visited him. Note the different ways they added to the sufferings of David. In contrast to this, think of ways by which you can consider the poor, weak and those who are sick. Answer: Unless I am missing the point here I don’t see how David’s enemies adding to his suffering can compare to how I see or treat the poor, weak, and sick. David’s enemies here are out to see his destruction, even after his death by spreading lies. They have a reason to be two-faced with him. I treat the poor, weak, and sick as best that I can. I will say, however, that it has been pressing on my heart to volunteer more these days. To get out and help in the church and the community so that others may see the love of Christ through us.
Amid the ‘fighting without and fear within’ (2 Cor 7:5), how did the psalmist’s faith finally gain the victory? Answer: The psalmist finally gains victory by turning to the Lord and putting his faith on the Rock.
Note: V1 ‘Has regard for’: the Hebrew implies wise as well as kindly consideration. LXX: ‘He that understands.’
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