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Psalm 41:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 41 · verse 1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.Psalm 41:1 · King James Version
Psalm 41:1 in context
1Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
2The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
3The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
Commentary
Cross references
- Proverbs 19:17
- Proverbs 14:21
- Acts 20:35
- 2 Corinthians 9:8-14
- Matthew 25:34-39
- Psalms 37:39-40
- James 2:13
- Hebrews 6:10
Key words (Strong's)
- considerethsâkalto be circumspect and hence, intelligentH7919 →
- BlessedʼesherhappinessH835 →
- delivermâlaṭproperly, to be smoothH4422 →
- poordalproperly, danglingH1800 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- timeyôwma day , whether literal , or figurativeH3117 →
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In these verses we have, I. God's promises of succour and comfort to those that consider the poor; and, 1. We may suppose that David makes mention of these with application either, (1.) To his friends, who were kind to him, and very considerate of his case, now that he was in affliction: Blessed is he that considers…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-4