Time after Pentecost · Proper 20 · Year C
Psalm 113
He Raises the Poor from the Dust
September 24, 2028
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"He raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap." (Psalm 113:7)
Psalm 113 calls for praise of the Lord who is exalted above all yet stoops to lift the poor and give the barren woman a home. Its theme of reversal connects with the songs of Hannah and Mary.
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Commentary
Commentary on Psalm 113 Working Preacher
The one Lutheran-tradition voice on this Hallel psalm of reversal.
Psalm 113 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the psalm's praise of God's condescending care verse by verse.
Psalm 113:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Lines up multiple historic commentaries on the opening verse.
Psalm 113 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gives John Gill's full exposition of the psalm.
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