Psalms
“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
Psalms 41:3
Psalms 41:3 (KJV) speaks to illness, comfort from God, and God's strength in weakness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 41:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 41:3 reads: "The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness." The verse speaks to illness, comfort from God, and God's strength in weakness. 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 41:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness." is Psalms 41:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 41.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 41:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 41:3 include Revelation 21:4, Psalms 23:4, and Psalms 147:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 41:3 deepens the theme of illness.
How can I pray with Psalms 41:3?
Read Psalms 41:3 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.