Psalms 145:14

14 (144-14) The Lord lifteth up all that fall: and setteth up all that are cast down.

Psalms 145:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 145:14

The Lord upholdeth all that fall
Not all that fell in Adam, as all mankind did; nor all that fall into sin, as every man does; and therefore not those that fall into hell: but this is to be understood of the subjects of Christ's kingdom, of which the psalmist is speaking; who does that which no mortal king can do, as Aben Ezra observes: another king raises up one, and depresses another; supports one, and lets another fall: but the Lord upholds all his people and subjects with the right hand of his righteousness; though they are liable to fall into sin, and in many instances do fall, and into various temptations and afflictions; yet he sustains and upholds them, that they shall not fall finally and totally by sin, nor be overwhelmed and crushed by their heavy afflictions. Or, "all that are falling" F7; he either upholds and keeps them that they shall not fall, at least so as to perish; or he holds them by his right hand when they are fallen, and raises them up again; and bears them up under all their exercises, so that they are not utterly cast down and destroyed, ( Psalms 37:24 ) ; and raiseth up all [those that be] bowed down:
with a body of sin, under which they groan, being burdened, and which presses them sore; with Satan's temptations, like the woman in the Gospel, bound together by him; and with various troubles and afflictions; but the Lord raises and bears them up under all, and comforts and refreshes them.


FOOTNOTES:

F7 (Mylpnh lkl) "emnes cadentes", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator

Psalms 145:14 In-Context

12 (144-12) To make thy might known to the sons of men: and the glory of the magnificence of thy kingdom.
13 (144-13) Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all ages: and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words: and holy in all his works.
14 (144-14) The Lord lifteth up all that fall: and setteth up all that are cast down.
15 (144-15) The eyes of all hope in thee, O Lord: and thou givest them meat in due season.
16 (144-16) Thou openest thy hand, and fillest with blessing every living creature.
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