CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/41-1.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/20/19_Psa_041_001.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 41:1 - Blessed is He who Cares for the Poor" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Blessed is he who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script> <script src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/biblehub.js' type='text/javascript'></script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/41-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/41-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/41.htm">Chapter 41</a> > Verse 1</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/40-17.htm" title="Psalm 40:17">◄</a> Psalm 41:1 <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm" title="Psalm 41:2">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Study Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Crossref </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Hebrew </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/41.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For the director of music. A psalm of David. Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The LORD rescues them when they are in trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed <i>is</i> he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed <i>is</i> he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the music director. A Psalm of David. Blessed is one who considers the helpless; The LORD will save him on a day of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the choir director. A Psalm of David. How blessed is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How blessed is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the choir director. Of David. How blessed is he who considers the poor; Yahweh will provide him escape in a day of calamity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will save him in the day of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director. A psalm of David. Happy is one who is considerate of the poor; the LORD will save him in a day of adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. Happy is one who cares for the poor; the LORD will save him in a day of adversity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You, LORD God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[For the choir director; a psalm by David.] Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The LORD will rescue him in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Happy are those who are concerned for the poor; the LORD will help them when they are in trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] Blessed is he who considers the poor and needy. The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Blessed is he who considers the poor. Yahweh will deliver him in the day of evil. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. O the blessedness of him "" Who is acting wisely to the poor, "" In a day of evil YHWH delivers him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. O the happiness of him Who is acting wisely unto the poor, In a day of evil doth Jehovah deliver him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the overseer: chanting of David. Happy he attending to the weak one: in the day of evil Jehovah will deliver him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Unto the end, a psalm for David himself. Blessed is he that understandeth concerning the needy and the poor : the Lord will deliver him in the evil day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:1>Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself. <V 40:2>Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the leader. A psalm of David. [2] Blessed the one concerned for the poor; on a day of misfortune, the LORD delivers him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are those who consider the poor; the LORD delivers them in the day of trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />BLESSED is he who looks after the poor; the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is he who regards the poor, for in the day of evil, LORD JEHOVAH will set him free.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Leader. A Psalm of David. Happy is he that considereth the poor; The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the end, a Psalm of David. Blessed <i>is the man</i> who thinks, on the poor and needy: the Lord shall deliver him in an evil day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/41-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4845" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm">Blessed is He who Cares for the Poor</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!"> Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: maś·kîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">is the one who cares</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: dāl (Adj-ms) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">the poor;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: yə·mal·lə·ṭê·hū (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">will deliver him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (N-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of trouble.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to surrender him to the will of his foes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7-10</a></span><br />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? / Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. / Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a></span><br />He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-40</a></span><br />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. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a></span><br />A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-9</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Luke 14:13-14</a></span><br />But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12-16</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is he that considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.</p><p class="hdg">(Title.</p><p class="hdg">Blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9</a></b></br> He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></b></br> If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12-16</a></b></br> Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and <i>him that had</i> none to help him… </p><p class="hdg">the poor, or the week, or the sick</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-39</a></b></br> Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></b></br> I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></b></br> Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all <i>men</i>.</p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></b></br> Many <i>are</i> the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Psalm 37:26,39,40</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed <i>is</i> blessed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a></b></br> For God <i>is</i> not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.</p><p class="hdg">time of trouble [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Psalm 37:19</a></b></br> They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm">Proverbs 16:14</a></b></br> The wrath of a king <i>is as</i> messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:1</a></b></br> Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-27.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Considereth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Considers</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/40-13.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Helpless</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm">Considereth</a> <a href="/psalms/90-11.htm">Considers</a> <a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Helpless</a> <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/49-2.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/49-20.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/psalms/72-13.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">The recompense of the charitable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/41-4.htm">David complains of his enemies' treachery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/41-10.htm">He flees to God for helpfulness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/psalms/41.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Blessed</b><br />The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, fortune, and divine favor. In the biblical context, being "blessed" is not merely about material wealth or comfort but about experiencing the fullness of life that comes from living in alignment with God's will. This word sets the tone for the verse, indicating that the following actions are not just moral duties but pathways to divine joy and approval.<p><b>is the one who cares</b><br />The phrase "is the one who cares" translates from the Hebrew "מַשְׂכִּיל" (maskil), which implies acting with insight, wisdom, and understanding. This suggests that caring for the poor is not just an emotional response but a deliberate, thoughtful action. It reflects a heart aligned with God's wisdom, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, especially those in need.<p><b>for the poor</b><br />The Hebrew word "דָּל" (dal) refers to those who are weak, needy, or impoverished. In ancient Israel, the poor were often marginalized and vulnerable, lacking the social and economic support systems we might take for granted today. The biblical mandate to care for the poor is a recurring theme, emphasizing God's heart for justice and compassion. It calls believers to reflect God's character by actively supporting and uplifting those who are disadvantaged.<p><b>the LORD</b><br />The term "LORD" is translated from "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the sacred, covenantal name of God. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. It reminds the reader that the actions described in this verse are not just ethical imperatives but are deeply rooted in the character and covenant of God Himself.<p><b>will deliver him</b><br />The Hebrew word "יְמַלְּטֵהוּ" (yemaletehu) means to rescue, save, or deliver. This promise of deliverance is a divine assurance that those who align themselves with God's heart for the poor will experience His protection and salvation. It reflects the biblical principle that God is a refuge and strength for those who act justly and love mercy.<p><b>in the day of trouble</b><br />The phrase "in the day of trouble" translates from "בְּיוֹם רָעָה" (beyom ra'ah), indicating times of distress, adversity, or calamity. This acknowledges the reality of life's challenges and the inevitability of difficult times. However, it also reassures believers that God's deliverance is not just a future hope but a present reality, providing strength and support in the midst of trials.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Blessed is he.</span>--This general statement of the great law of sympathy and benevolence--fine and noble however we take it--may be explained in different ways, according as we take the Hebrew word <span class= "ital">dal </span>as <span class= "ital">poor, </span>with the LXX. and Vulg. (comp. <a href="/exodus/30-15.htm" title="The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering to the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.">Exodus 30:15</a>), or with the margin, as <span class= "ital">sick, weak in body </span>(comp. <a href="/genesis/41-19.htm" title="And, behold, seven other cows came up after them, poor and very ill favored and skinney, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:">Genesis 41:19</a>), or give it an ethical sense, <span class= "ital">sick at heart. </span>(Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/13-4.htm" title="And he said to him, Why are you, being the king's son, lean from day to day? will you not tell me? And Amnon said to him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister.">2Samuel 13:4</a>.) The context favours one of the two latter, and the choice between them depends on whether we take the author's sickness to be <span class= "ital">real </span>or <span class= "ital">figurative. </span><a href="/psalms/41-3.htm" title="The LORD will strengthen him on the bed of languishing: you will make all his bed in his sickness.">Psalm 41:3</a> strongly favours the view that the sickness is physical.<p><span class= "bld">Considereth.</span>--The Hebrew word implies wise as well as kindly consideration. So LXX. and Vulg., "he that understands."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed is he that considereth the poor</span>. David had concluded the preceding psalm by calling himself "poor and needy." He commences the present one by pronouncing a blessing on all those who "consider," or tenderly regard, and, so far as they can, assist the peer and afflicted. It is not so much actual poverty, as humiliation and weakness, of which he is speaking. <span class="cmt_word">The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble</span>; literally, <span class="accented">in the day of evil.</span> As he has pity on his fellow-men, so God will have pity upon him (comp. <a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Matthew 6:14, 15</a>; <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Matthew 18:33</a>; <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:1</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/41-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For the choirmaster.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֭שְׁרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] he who cares</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׂכִּ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(maś·kîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, circumspect, intelligent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poor;</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(dāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dangling, weak, thin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will deliver him</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽמַלְּטֵ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mal·lə·ṭê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of trouble.</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֝עָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 41:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/40-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 40:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 40:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/41-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 41:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 41:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>