For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Blessed is he who considers the poor. The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 41. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Blessed is he who considers the poor. The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive. He shall be blessed on the earth, and he will not surrender him to the will of his enemies. The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed, and restore him from his bed of illness. I said, “LORD, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you.” My enemies speak evil against me: “When will he die, and his name perish?” If he comes to see me, he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad, he tells it. All who hate me whisper together against me. They imagine the worst for me. “An evil disease”, they say, “has afflicted him. Now that he lies he shall rise up no more.” Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who ate bread with me, has lifted up his heel against me. But you, LORD, have mercy on me, and raise me up, that I may repay them. By this I know that you delight in me, because my enemy doesn’t triumph over me. As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting! Amen and amen.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
A Psalm by David
Blessed is he who considers the poor
The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil
The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive
He shall be blessed on the earth
And he will not surrender him to the will of his enemies
The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed
And restore him from his bed of illness
I said, LORD, have mercy on me
Heal me, for I have sinned against you
My enemies speak evil against me: When will he die, and his name perish
If he comes to see me, he speaks falsehood
His heart gathers iniquity to itself
When he goes abroad, he tells it
All who hate me whisper together against me
They imagine the worst for me
An evil disease, they say, has afflicted him
Now that he lies he shall rise up no more
Yes my own familiar friend in whom I trusted who ate bread with me
Has lifted up his heel against me
But you, LORD, have mercy on me, and raise me up, that I may repay them
By this I know that you delight in me, because my enemy doesnt triumph over me
As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting
Amen and amen

About This Psalm

Psalm 41 is a deliverance psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: deliverance, trust, mercy, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 41 to our lives today?
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