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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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