The Blessing and Suffering of the Godly

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

41 Blessed is he who considers the [a]poor;
The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

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  1. Psalm 41:1 helpless or powerless

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

The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

41 Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless;
The Lord will save him in the day of trouble.

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Generosity to the Poor

“If there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the [a]gates in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, (A)you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother, but (B)you shall [b]open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs.

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  1. Deuteronomy 15:7 towns
  2. Deuteronomy 15:8 freely open

“If there is (A)a poor person among you, one of your brothers, in any of your [a]towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, (B)you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother; but (C)you shall fully open your hand to him, and generously lend him enough for his need in whatever he lacks.

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  1. Deuteronomy 15:7 Lit gates

“If there is a poor man among you, one of your fellow Israelites, in [a]any of your cities in the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not [b]be heartless, nor [c]close-fisted with your poor brother; but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend to him [d]whatever he needs.

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  1. Deuteronomy 15:7 Lit one of your gates.
  2. Deuteronomy 15:7 Lit harden your heart.
  3. Deuteronomy 15:7 Lit close your hand to.
  4. Deuteronomy 15:8 Lit sufficient for his need.