Psalm 41^[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another.^(A) Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[a] Do not be conceited.^(B)

15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak^(A) and not to please ourselves. ² Each of us should please our neighbors for their good,^(B) to build them up.^{(C) 3} For even Christ did not please himself^(D) but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”^[a](E)

⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^(A)

² to slander no one,^(A) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.