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Psalms 41:1
1Happy is one who is considerate of the poor; the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
Psalms 41:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
- New International Version (NIV)Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him;
- New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
Context of Psalms 41:1
Happy is one who is considerate of the poor; the Lord will save him in a day of adversity. 2The Lord will keep him and preserve him; he will be blessed in the land. You will not give him over to the desire of his enemies. 3The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed; you will heal him on the bed where he lies.
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אַ֭שְׁרֵי מַשְׂכִּ֣יל אֶל־דָּ֑ל בְּי֥וֹם רָ֝עָ֗ה יְֽמַלְּטֵ֥הוּ יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 41:1
- Psalms 112:9He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.
- Deuteronomy 15:7“If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your city gates in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.
- Job 29:12For I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the fatherless child who had no one to support him.
- Job 31:16If I have refused the wishes of the poor or let the widow’s eyes go blind,
- Proverbs 14:21The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
- Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and he will give a reward to the lender.
- Ecclesiastes 11:1Send your bread on the surface of the water, for after many days you may find it.
- Isaiah 58:7Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?
- Mark 14:7You always have the poor with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me.
- Luke 14:13On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.
- Galatians 2:10They asked only that we would remember the poor, which I had made every effort to do.
- Matthew 25:34Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Acts 20:35In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
- Psalms 34:19One who is righteous has many adversities, but the Lord rescues him from them all.
Commentaries on Psalms 41:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Blessed is he that considereth - God is merciful; he will have man to resemble him: as far as he is merciful, feels a compassionate heart, and uses a benevolent hand, he resembles his Maker; and the mercy he shows to others God will show to him. But it is not a sudden impression at the sight of a person in distress, which obliges a man to give something for the relief of the sufferer, that constitutes the merciful character. It is he who considers the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Blessed is he - See the notes at Psalm 1:1. Literally, “Oh the blessings of him that considers the poor.” The object is to describe the advantages of doing what is here said; or the excellence of the spirit which would be manifested in such a case, and the effect which this would have on his own happiness. These happy effects are described in the remainder of this verse, and in the two following verses. That considereth - The word used here - from שׂכל…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God's care for his people. (1-4) The treachery of David's enemies. (5-13) Verses 1-4 The people of God are not free from poverty, sickness, or outward affliction, but the Lord will consider their case, and send due supplies. From his Lord's example the believer learns to consider his poor and afflicted brethren. This branch of godliness is usually recompensed with temporal blessings. But nothing is so distressing to the contrite believer, as a fear or…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The poor who suffer hardship have special protection under God's law (Leviticus 14:21; 19:10). They receive God's justice and guidance (Psalms 72:13; 82:3–4). The word translated as poor often means the godly (Psalm 113:7; see Zephaniah 3:12).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-131-3. God rewards kindness to the poor (Pr 19:17). From Psa 41:2, 11 it may be inferred that the Psalmist describes his own conduct. poor--in person, position, and possessions.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 41
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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