16 I was a father to (A)the poor,
And I investigated the case which I did not know.

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16 I was a father to the needy;(A)
    I took up the case(B) of the stranger.(C)

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The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends.

For the music director. A Psalm of David.

41 Blessed is one who (A)considers the [a]helpless;
The Lord will save him (B)on a day of [b]trouble.

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  1. Psalm 41:1 Or poor
  2. Psalm 41:1 Or evil

Psalm 41[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

Blessed(A) are those who have regard for the weak;(B)
    the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.(C)

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  1. Psalm 41:1 In Hebrew texts 41:1-13 is numbered 41:2-14.

(A)Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak,
For the [a]rights of all the [b]unfortunate.
Open your mouth, (B)judge righteously,
And [c]defend the (C)rights of the poor and needy.

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  1. Proverbs 31:8 Lit judgment
  2. Proverbs 31:8 Lit sons of passing away
  3. Proverbs 31:9 Lit judge the afflicted

Speak(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.(B)

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