Psa 41:1-2, Act 8:22 | JFB | STEP | 1-3. God rewards kindness to the poor ( ). From it may be inferred that the Psalmist describes his own conduct. poor

Psalms 41:1-2

1-3. God rewards kindness to the poor (Pr 19:17). From Ps 41:2, 11 it may be inferred that the Psalmist describes his own conduct.

poor—in person, position, and possessions.

2. shall be blessed—literally, "led aright," or "safely," prospered (Ps 23:3).

upon the earth—or land of promise (Ps 25:13; 27:3-9, &c.).

3. The figures of Ps 41:3 are drawn from the acts of a kind nurse.

Acts 8:22

22. Repent . . . pray . . . if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven—this expression of doubt being designed to impress upon him the greatness of his sin, and the need of alarm on his part.