Psalm 60:11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. If a man had a long and perilous journey to take, in which he would be exposed to many difficulties and great dangers, would he not most thankfully receive from any one the kind offer of direction and assistance, that he might perform it with success and security? The life of man is such a journey, during which he is exposed to many difficulties and dangers. I. IN THE WORLD WE MUST EXPECT TRIBULATION. As fallen creatures, we are constantly liable to infirmities, affliction, and disappointment. II. VAIN IS THE HELP OF MAN. Man may not have the ability nor the inclination to help us in our worldly troubles. Man may not feel for our misery, nor be disposed to aid us in our distress. He may promise us his assistance, and yes desert us "in the very time of need." "Vain is the help of man." Man may endeavour to help; but it is so feeble, as to be of no real service. God, and God alone, can remove the burden, or support us under it. III. HOW IS THIS HELP TO BE OBTAINED? By humble, fervent, and believing prayer. "Give us help in trouble, for vain is the help of man." It is freely bestowed in Christ Jesus to all that need it and seek it of God in humble and fervent prayer. (C. Davy.) Parallel Verses KJV: Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.WEB: Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain. |
    |