Psalm 41:1-2 KJV

Psalms · chapter 41 · verses 1–2

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.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.Psalm 41:1-2 · King James Version

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Psalm 41:1-2 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.

4I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.

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Commentary

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

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

considerethsâkalto be circumspect and hence, intelligentH7919 →
preserveshâmarproperly, to hedge aboutH8104 →
BlessedʼesherhappinessH835 →
delivermâlaṭproperly, to be smoothH4422 →
blessedʼâsharto be straightH833 →
delivernâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
alivechâyâhto live, whether literally or figurativelyH2421 →
earthʼeretsthe earthH776 →

Topics

Bible verses about the Poor

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