Psalm 41:1-3

The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends.

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How blessed is he who ^(A)considers the ^(a)helpless;
The Lord will deliver him ^(B)in a day of ^(b)trouble.

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The Lord will ^(C)protect him and keep him alive,
And he shall ^(c)be called ^(D)blessed upon the earth;
And ^(E)do not give him over to the desire of his enemies.

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The Lord will sustain him upon his sickbed;
In his illness, You ^(d)restore him to health.

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 41:1: ['Or ', poor]

b. Psalm 41:1: ['Or ', evil]

c. Psalm 41:2: ['Or ', be blessed]

d. Psalm 41:3: ['Lit ', turn all his bed]

Cross references:

A. Psalm 41:1: Psalm 82:3; Psalm 82:4; Proverbs 14:21

B. Psalm 41:1: Psalm 27:5; Psalm 37:19

C. Psalm 41:2: Psalm 37:28

D. Psalm 41:2: Psalm 37:22

E. Psalm 41:2: Psalm 27:12