| 41:1 |
Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. |
| 41:2 |
The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. |
| 41:3 |
The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. |
| 41:4 |
I said, "O LORD, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you." |
| 41:5 |
My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" |
| 41:6 |
Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. |
| 41:7 |
All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying, |
| 41:8 |
"A vile disease has beset him; he will never get up from the place where he lies." |
| 41:9 |
Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. |
| 41:10 |
But you, O LORD, have mercy on me; raise me up, that I may repay them. |
| 41:11 |
I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. |
| 41:12 |
In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. |
| 41:13 |
Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. |
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