Psalms41

Psalm 41 begins by declaring blessings upon those who consider the poor, promising them deliverance, preservation, and strength in sickness from the Lord. David then laments his own affliction, confessing sin and seeking God's mercy while facing the scorn and malicious wishes of his enemies. He expresses deep hurt over the betrayal of a trusted friend, yet concludes with a confident assertion of God's favor and a doxology.

The Blessings of Compassion for the Afflicted

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To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shall deliuer him in ye time of trouble.
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The Lord will keepe him, and preserue him aliue: he shalbe blessed vpon the earth, and thou wilt not deliuer him vnto the will of his enemies.
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The Lord wil strengthen him vpon ye bed of sorow: thou hast turned al his bed in his sicknes.

David's Personal Lament and Prayer

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Therefore I saide, Lord haue mercie vpon me: heale my soule, for I haue sinned against thee.
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Mine enemies speake euill of me, saying, When shall he die, and his name perish?
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And if hee come to see mee, hee speaketh lies, but his heart heapeth iniquitie within him, and when he commeth foorth, he telleth it.
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All they that hate me, whisper together against me: euen against me do they imagine mine hurt.
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A mischiefe is light vpon him, and he that lyeth, shall no more rise.
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Yea, my familiar friend, whom I trusted, which did eate of my bread, hath lifted vp the heele against me.

Confident Petition for Divine Deliverance

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Therefore, O Lord, haue mercy vpon mee, and raise me vp: so I shall reward them.
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By this I know that thou fauourest me, because mine enemie doth not triumph against me.
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And as for me, thou vpholdest me in mine integritie, and doest set me before thy face for euer.

Doxology: Conclusion of Book I

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Blessed be the Lord God of Israel worlde without ende. So be it, euen so be it.
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