Psalm 41:1

Conservative English Version

(A psalm by David for the music leader.) You, LORD God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 34:19

The LORD's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.

Psalm 37:19

They won't be in trouble when times are bad, and they will have plenty when food is scarce.

Psalm 37:26

They gladly give and lend, and their children turn out good.

Proverbs 14:21

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 16:14

An angry ruler can put you to death. So be wise! Don't make one angry.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Keep your Creator in mind while you are young! In years to come, you will be burdened down with troubles and say, "I don't enjoy life anymore."

Jeremiah 39:17

But because you trusted me, I will protect you from the officials of Judah, and when Judah is struck by disaster, I will rescue you and keep you alive. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor with you. And whenever you want to, you can give to them. But you won't always have me here with you.

Acts 20:35

By everything I did, I showed how you should work to help everyone who is weak. Remember that our Lord Jesus said, "More blessings come from giving than from receiving."

Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor, and that was something I had always been eager to do.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 6:10

God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won't forget the love you have shown his people.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!

Revelation 3:10

You obeyed my message and endured. So I will protect you from the time of testing that everyone in all the world must go through.

Ruth 2:19

Naomi said, "Where did you work today? Whose field was it? God bless the man who treated you so well!" Then Ruth told her that she had worked in the field of a man named Boaz.