Psalm 41:1 “Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him i…”

Psalm 41:1

Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

World English Bible

Blessed is he who considers the poor. The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.

American Standard Version

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.

Geneva Bible 1599

To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shall deliuer him in ye time of trouble.

Darby Translation

Blessed is he that understandeth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.

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Cross references

“Blessed”

Proverbs 19:17 Proverbs 14:21 2 Corinthians 9:8–14 Psalm 112:9 Isaiah 58:7–11 Mark 14:7

Proverbs 19:17 · BSB

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 14:21 · BSB

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

2 Corinthians 9:8–14 · BSB

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.

Psalm 112:9 · BSB

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 · BSB

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 · BSB

The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

“the poor”

Acts 20:35 Matthew 25:34–39 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Acts 20:35 · BSB

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 · BSB

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

“Lord”

James 2:13 Hebrews 6:10 Psalm 37:26 Psalm 34:19 Psalm 37:39 Psalm 37:40

James 2:13 · BSB

For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

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 37:26 · BSB

They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.

Psalm 34:19 · BSB

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 37:39 · BSB

The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

Psalm 37:40 · BSB

The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

“time of trouble”

Psalm 37:19 Revelation 3:10 Proverbs 16:14 Ecclesiastes 12:1

Psalm 37:19 · BSB

In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

Revelation 3:10 · BSB

Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

Proverbs 16:14 · BSB

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 · BSB

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”

Also

Psalm 82:3–4

Psalm 82:3–4 · BSB

Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.

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