Psalm 41:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

Literal

For the one directing. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he who acts wisely toward the poor; in a day of evil, YHWH will rescue him.

Latin

In finem. Psalmus ipsi David. Beatus qui intelligit super egenum et pauperem: in die mala liberabit eum Dominus.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

Notes

Psalms 41:1

The 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).

Psalms 41:1–13

In this wisdom psalm, the psalmist:

asks for healing (Psalm 41:4, 10),
laments his distress (Psalm 41:5–9), and
expresses confidence in the Lord's blessing (Psalm 41:1–3, 11–12).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
2 Corinthians 9:8–14
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Matthew 25:34–39
Then 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.
Psalm 37:39–40
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Psalm 37:19
In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Isaiah 58:7–11
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Mark 14:7
The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

Parallels

John 13:18–30

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning David: King of Israel is Chastised with Grievous Affliction on Account of his Crime God: Preserver Liberality: Blessings Connected With Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To Psalms: Afflictions Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Blessed: The Bountiful The Poor: They Who in Faith, Believe are Blessed

Psalm 41:1

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