Psalm 41:1

New Century Version

Happy are those who think about the poor. When trouble comes, the Lord will save them.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They give freely to the poor. The things they do are right and will continue forever. They will be given great honor.

Psalm 34:19

People who do what is right may have many problems, but the Lord will solve them all.

Psalm 37:19

They will not be ashamed when trouble comes. They will be full in times of hunger.

Psalm 37:26

Good people always lend freely to others, and their children are a blessing.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

Proverbs 16:14

An angry king can put someone to death, so a wise person will try to make him happy.

Proverbs 19:17

Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord; he will reward you for what you have done.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator while you are young, before the days of trouble come and the years when you say, “I find no pleasure in them.”

Jeremiah 39:17

But I will save you on that day, Ebed-Melech, says the Lord. You will not be handed over to the people you fear.

Mark 14:7

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

Acts 20:35

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Galatians 2:10

The only thing they asked us was to remember to help the poor—something I really wanted to do.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who do not work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them.

James 2:13

So you must show mercy to others, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy can stand without fear at the judgment.

Revelation 3:10

You have obeyed my teaching about not giving up your faith. So I will keep you from the time of trouble that will come to the whole world to test those who live on earth.

Ruth 2:19

Naomi asked her, “Where did you gather all this grain today? Where did you work? Blessed be whoever noticed you!” Ruth told her mother-in-law whose field she had worked in. She said, “The man I worked with today is named Boaz.”