Thematic Bible
Psalm 41:1 (show verse)
For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.
Psalm 41:2 (show verse)
May the Lord protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!
Psalm 41:3 (show verse)
The Lord supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.
Psalm 41:4 (show verse)
As for me, I said: "O Lord, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!
Psalm 41:5 (show verse)
My enemies ask this cruel question about me, 'When will he finally die and be forgotten?'
Psalm 41:6 (show verse)
When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.
Psalm 41:7 (show verse)
All who hate me whisper insults about me to one another; they plan ways to harm me.
Psalm 41:8 (show verse)
They say, 'An awful disease overwhelms him, and now that he is bed-ridden he will never recover.'
Psalm 41:9 (show verse)
Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.
Psalm 41:10 (show verse)
As for you, O Lord, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!"
Psalm 41:11 (show verse)
By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
Psalm 41:12 (show verse)
As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.
Psalm 41:13 (show verse)
The Lord God of Israel deserves praise in the future and forevermore! We agree! We agree!