Psalms 41:2-3

2 The LORD protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.

3 The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.

Psalms 41:2-3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 41:2-3 In-Context

1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble.

2 The LORD protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.

3 The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.

4 I said, “Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me, for I have sinned against you.”

5 My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die and his name perish?”

6 When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 12:5; Psalms 32:7
• 2. Ezra 9:9; Psalms 71:20; Psalms 119:88,159; Psalms 138:7; Psalms 143:11
• 3. Psalms 37:22
• 4. S Deuteronomy 6:24; Psalms 27:12
• 5. Psalms 6:6
• 6. 2 Samuel 13:5; 2 Kings 1:4