Psalm 41:1

God's Word

Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The Lord will rescue him in times of trouble.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

Psalm 34:19

The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.

Psalm 37:19

They will not be put to shame in trying times. Even in times of famine they will be satisfied.

Psalm 37:26

He is always generous and lends freely. His descendants are a blessing.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his good deed.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator when you are young, before the days of trouble come and the years catch up with you. They will make you say, “I have found no pleasure in them.”

Jeremiah 39:17

But at that time I will rescue you, declares the Lord. You will not be handed over to those you fear.

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor with you and can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have me with you.

Acts 20:35

I have given you an example that by working hard like this we should help the weak. We should remember the words that the Lord Jesus said, ‘Giving gifts is more satisfying than receiving them.’ ”

Galatians 2:10

The only thing they asked us to do was to remember the poor, the very thing which I was eager to do.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He won’t forget what you’ve done or the love you’ve shown for him. You helped his holy people, and you continue to help them.

James 2:13

No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Revelation 3:10

Because you have obeyed my command to endure, I will keep you safe during the time of testing which is coming to the whole world to test those living on earth.

Ruth 2:19

Her mother-in-law asked her, “Where did you gather grain today? Just where did you work? May the man who paid attention to you be blessed.” So Ruth told her mother-in-law about the person with whom she worked. She said, “The man I worked with today is named Boaz.”