Psalms 41:3 net — The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness.

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"The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness."

— Psalms 41:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 41 — Context

1

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, may the LORD deliver him.

2

May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

3

The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness.

4

As for me, I said:“O LORD, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!

5

My enemies ask this cruel question about me,‘When will he finally die and be forgotten?’

6

When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

Psalms 41:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 41:3 say?
Psalms 41:3 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness.”
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 (NET): “The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness.” 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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