Psalm Chapter 41 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
Psalms Chapter 41 (Old Testament)
6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
10 But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
Biblical Scholar On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 41 |
|---|---|---|
| John Lightfoot (Jesus College, Cambridge, 1602–1675) | Commentarius Hebraicus in Psalmos | Observes that caring for the sick reflects God’s blessing and brings protection in times of trouble. |
| Matthew Poole (University of Oxford, 1624–1679) | Synopsis Criticorum | Notes that the Psalm emphasizes mercy and divine reward for compassion toward others. |
| Richard Baxter (University of Cambridge, 1615–1691) | Paraphrase and Notes on the Psalms | Highlights the Psalm’s teaching on God’s faithfulness to those who act with charity and righteousness. |
| Matthew Henry (Christ Church, Oxford, 1662–1714) | Exposition of the Old and New Testament | Observes that the Psalm offers comfort to the afflicted, showing God’s favor toward the humble and caring. |
| Thomas Manton (Christ’s College, Cambridge, 1620–1677) | Exposition of the Psalms | Notes that the Psalm instructs believers in both moral conduct and trust in divine protection. |
Prayer: Thank You Father for sending the Lord Jesus Christ to die once for all so that those who live may no longer live for themselves but live for Him Who died and gave His life for them. Thank you Father for your mercy and grace that you've extended to us in Christ Jesus. We honor You and thank You in Jesus Name. Amen!
