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Tehillim 109 – when they drive out G-d
The Hidden Meaning of Tehillim

Tehillim 109 – when they drive out G-d

Tehillim 109 – when they drive out G-d

Tehillim 109:31

– "Ki ya'amod limin evyon, lehoshia mishofetei nafsho" – (for He stands at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who condemn him). 

There are people who, in the World of Truth, will be asked: "Why did you drive G-d out of your home?"  And when they ask in bewilderment: "When did that happen?" – they will be answered: "When a poor man came to your home and G-d was with him – as it is written: "For He will stand at the right hand of the needy" – you drove the poor man out together with G-d."

"You shall surely open your hand to your brother" – (Devarim 15:7–8) – "surely open" – for the poor person who is embarrassed to ask for himself; "open your hand" – even to the poor person who demands brazenly;

(Rabbi Yisrael of Salant)

 

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01 Nov 2016
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