Psalms 41:3 kjv — The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.

King James Version

"The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness."

— Psalms 41:3, King James Version

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Psalms 41 — Context

1

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

2

The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.

3

The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.

4

I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.

5

Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?

6

And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

Psalms 41:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 41:3 say?
Psalms 41:3 in the King James Version reads: “The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
Where is Psalms 41:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 41:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 41, verse 3.
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 41:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 41:3 in?
Psalms 41:3 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 41:3?
Psalms 41:3 reads (KJV): “The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.” 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.
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