Psalms 41



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To the director.[218] A song of David.[219]

<1> Those who help the poor succeed

will get many blessings.[220]

When trouble comes,

the Lord will save them.

<2> The Lord will protect them

and save their lives.

He will bless them in this land.

He will not let their enemies harm them.

<3> When they are sick in bed,

the Lord will give them strength and make them well!

<4> I say,

"Lord, be kind to me.

I sinned against you, but forgive me and make me well."

<5> My enemies say bad things about me.

They say,

"When will he die and be forgotten?"

<6> If people do come to see me,

they don't talk about what's on their mind.

They come to gather a little gossip

and then go to spread their rumors.

<7> Those who don't like me

whisper and think the worst about me.

<8> They say,

"He did something wrong.

That is why he is sick.

He will never get well."

<9> My best friend, the one I trusted,

the one who ate with me, even he has turned against me.

<10> Lord, please be kind to me.

Let me get up, and I will pay them back.

<11> Don't let my enemy defeat me.

Then I will know that you care for me.

<12> I was innocent and you supported me.

You let me stand and serve you forever.

<13> Praise the Lord, the God of Israel.[221]

He always was, and he always will be.

Amen and Amen[222]!

 

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