Psalms 41:1 meaning and explanation

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

Psalms 41:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 41 opens with a beatitude. David, writing for the choirmaster, pronounces God's blessing on the person who "cares for the poor." The Hebrew verb suggests thoughtful, practical attention to the weak and needy, not mere pity.

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