Pentecost Season · Proper 20 · Year C
Psalm 113
He Raises the Poor from the Dust
September 24, 2028
Overview & Insights
"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
Psalm 113 Commentary: The Lord Who Lifts the Poor Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the psalm's praise of a God who is both exalted and near to the lowly.
Psalm 113:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Gathers classic commentaries on the opening call to praise the name of the LORD.
Psalm 113 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Offers Barnes' reading of the psalm's picture of God raising the poor from the dust.
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