God’s Word Translation
Psalms 41:1
1Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The Lord will rescue him in times of trouble.
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
Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The Lord will rescue him in times of trouble. 2The Lord will protect him and keep him alive. He will be blessed in the land. Do not place him at the mercy of his enemies. 3The Lord will support him on his sickbed. You will restore this person to health when he is ill.
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אַ֭שְׁרֵי מַשְׂכִּ֣יל אֶל־דָּ֑ל בְּי֥וֹם רָ֝עָ֗ה יְֽמַלְּטֵ֥הוּ יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 41:1
- Psalms 112:9He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
- Deuteronomy 15:7This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
- Job 29:12because I rescued the poor who called ⌞for help⌟ and the orphans who had no one to help them.
- Job 31:16“If I have refused the requests of the poor or made a widow’s eyes stop ⌞looking for help⌟,
- Proverbs 14:21Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
- Proverbs 19:17Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his good deed.
- Ecclesiastes 11:1Throw your bread on the surface of the water, because you will find it again after many days.
- Isaiah 58:7Share your food with the hungry, take the poor and homeless into your house, and cover them with clothes when you see ⌞them⌟ naked. Don’t refuse to help your relatives.
- Mark 14:7You will always have the poor with you and can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have me with you.
- Luke 14:13Instead, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the handicapped, the lame, and the blind.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things.
- Galatians 2:10The only thing they asked us to do was to remember the poor, the very thing which I was eager to do.
- Matthew 25:34“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, my Father has blessed you! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.
- Acts 20:35I have given you an example that by working hard like this we should help the weak. We should remember the words that the Lord Jesus said, ‘Giving gifts is more satisfying than receiving them.’ ”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Psalms 34:19The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.
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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