Psalm 41:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You protect them and keep them alive. You make them happy here in this land, and you don't hand them over to their enemies.

Cross References

Psalm 27:12

Don't let them do to me what they want. People tell lies about me and make terrible threats,

Psalm 33:19

He protects them from death and starvation.

Psalm 37:22

Everyone the LORD blesses will receive the land; everyone the LORD curses will be destroyed.

Proverbs 11:17

Kindness is rewarded— but if you are cruel, you hurt yourself.

Proverbs 14:21

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

Proverbs 19:17

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

Proverbs 31:20

and she helps the poor and the needy.

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.

Deuteronomy 14:29

The Levites have no land of their own, so you must give them food from the storehouse. You must also give food to the poor who live in your town, including orphans, widows, and foreigners. If they have enough to eat, then the LORD your God will be pleased and make you successful in everything you do.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and for ever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

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.