Psa 41:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 41:1-13: Ps 41 In this wisdom psalm, the psalmist prays for healing (41:4 , 10 ), laments his distress (41:5-9 ), and expresses confidence in the Lord’s blessing (41:1-3 , 11-12 ). 41:1 The poor who suffer hardship have special protection under God’s law (Lev 14:21 ; 19:10 ); they receive God’s justice and godly rule (Pss 72:13 ; 82:3-4 ). The word translated poor is often a synonym for the godly (113:7 ; see Zeph 3:12 ).

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‏ Psalms 41:1

Summary for Ps 41:1-13: Ps 41 ^a In this wisdom psalm, the psalmist prays for healing (41:4 ^b, 10 ^c), laments his distress (41:5-9 ^d), and expresses confidence in the Lord’s blessing (41:1-3 ^e, 11-12 ^f). 41:1 ^g The poor who suffer hardship have special protection under God’s law (Lev 14:21 ^h; 19:10 ⁱ); they receive God’s justice and godly rule (Pss 72:13 ^j; 82:3-4 ^k). The word translated poor is often a synonym for the godly (113:7 ^l; see Zeph 3:12 ^m).