>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/41?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07729::c07729) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/41.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/41.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/41/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm, attributed to David, is a prayer and reflection on God's mercy and protection, addressing both personal afflictions and the betrayal by close friends, intended for the Israelite community. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God loves and helps people who are kind to others, and even when we are sick or in trouble, He takes care of us. We can ask God to forgive us and make us better. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The chapter speaks of the blessings for those who care for the poor, as God will protect and preserve them through their troubles. The psalmist pleads for mercy and healing from God because of his sins and the betrayal of friends, while expressing trust in God's deliverance and favor. The chapter concludes with praise for the eternal God of Israel, emphasizing His everlasting presence and care. > >#Gospel/Mercy #Gospel/Charity #Gospel/Forgiveness ###### 1 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. ###### 2 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 3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. ###### 4 4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. ###### 5 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? ###### 6 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it. ###### 7 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. ###### 8 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. ###### 9 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. ###### 10 10 But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them. ###### 11 11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. ###### 12 12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever. ###### 13 13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.