Connect Psalm 35:10 with another scripture emphasizing God's care for the needy. Opening glimpse of Psalm 35:10 “All my bones will say, ‘O LORD, who is like You, who delivers the afflicted from one too strong for him, the afflicted and the needy from one who robs him?’” • David pictures every fiber of his body praising God. • The Lord is celebrated as the unique Rescuer. • Two groups—“the afflicted” and “the needy”—stand out as recipients of God’s personal intervention. A parallel echo: Psalm 72:12-13 “For He will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. He will have compassion on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.” • Same two descriptions: “needy” and “afflicted.” • God’s compassion turns into concrete action—He “delivers,” “has compassion,” and “saves.” • The verse attributes this heart to the coming Messianic King, underscoring that God’s care flows through His appointed ruler. Key truths woven together • God’s character is unchanging—from David’s cry (Psalm 35) to the Messianic promise (Psalm 72). • The needy are never sidelined; they occupy center stage in both psalms. • Deliverance is not abstract—God breaks the power of the oppressor (“one too strong”) and rescues lives. • Praise naturally follows deliverance; awareness of God’s care fuels wholehearted worship. Threaded reinforcement from other passages • Psalm 34:6 – “This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.” • Isaiah 41:17 – “The poor and needy seek water, but there is none… I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.” • Luke 4:18 – Jesus announces His mission “to proclaim good news to the poor” and “set at liberty the oppressed,” fulfilling Isaiah 61:1. Living the truth today • Remember: God is not distant; He steps in when strength fails. • Respond: Join David in full-bodied praise—“all my bones” testify when we see His rescue. • Reflect His heart: Seek practical ways to defend and provide for those in need, mirroring the King who “has compassion on the poor and needy.” |
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