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Psalms 41 Summary
Mercy for the poor; betrayal by enemies
The psalmist declares that whoever shows mercy to the poor receives divine favor and deliverance in time of trouble. The LORD preserves and strengthens the merciful, yet the psalmist himself is afflicted with sickness and besieged by enemies who speak evil of him and devise his harm. Even his trusted friend has betrayed him, yet the psalmist appeals to God for mercy, knowing that his enemies have not triumphed because the LORD upholds him in his integrity.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 41:1
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”
Psalms 41:9
“Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.”
Psalms 41:11
“By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.”
Psalms 41:12
“And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.”
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