Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.
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The Lord will keep him safe, and give him life; the Lord will let him be a blessing on the earth, and will not give him into the hand of his haters.
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The Lord will be his support on his bed of pain: by you will all his grief be turned to strength.
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I said, Lord, have mercy on me; make my soul well, because my faith is in you.
Psalms 41:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 41:1 say?
Psalms 41:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.”
Where is Psalms 41:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 41:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 41, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 41:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 41:1 in?
Psalms 41:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 41:1?
Psalms 41:1 reads (BBE): “ Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.