Psalms
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”
Psalms 41:1
Psalms 41:1 (KJV) speaks to generosity virtue, compassion for others, and God's deliverance — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
Proverbs 19:17“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:”
Deuteronomy 15:7“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
Proverbs 11:25“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Matthew 25:40“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”
Romans 12:15“This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.”
Psalms 34:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 41:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 41:1 reads: "Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble." The verse speaks to generosity virtue, compassion for others, and God's deliverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 41 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 41:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble." is Psalms 41:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 41.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 41:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 41:1 include Proverbs 19:17, Deuteronomy 15:7, and Proverbs 11:25. Reading them alongside Psalms 41:1 deepens the theme of generosity virtue.
How can I pray with Psalms 41:1?
Read Psalms 41:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.