International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
1Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil. | 1Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil. |
2The LORD will protect him and keep him alive; he will be blessed in the land; and he will not be handed over to the desires of his enemies. | 2The LORD will protect him and keep him alive; he will be blessed in the land; and he will not be handed over to the desires of his enemies. |
3The LORD will uphold him even on his sickbed; you will transform his bed of illness into health. | 3The LORD will uphold him even on his sickbed; you will transform his bed of illness into health. |
4As for me, I said, "LORD, be gracious to me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!" | 4As for me, I said, "LORD, be gracious to me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!" |
5As for my enemies, with malice they said, "When will he die and memory of his name perish?" | 5As for my enemies, with malice they said, "When will he die and memory of his name perish?" |
6The one who comes to visit me speaks lies; in his heart he thinks slanderous things about me and goes around spreading them. | 6The one who comes to visit me speaks lies; in his heart he thinks slanderous things about me and goes around spreading them. |
7As for all who hate me, they whisper together against me; they desire to do me harm. | 7As for all who hate me, they whisper together against me; they desire to do me harm. |
8They say, "Wickedness is entrenched in him. Once he is brought low, he will not rise again." | 8They say, "Wickedness is entrenched in him. Once he is brought low, he will not rise again." |
9As for my best friend, the one in whom I trusted, the one who ate my bread, even he has insulted me! | 9As for my best friend, the one in whom I trusted, the one who ate my bread, even he has insulted me! |
10But you, LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up so that I may pay them back! | 10But you, LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up so that I may pay them back! |
11In this way I will know that you are pleased with me, and that my enemies will not shout in triumph over me. | 11In this way I will know that you are pleased with me, and that my enemies will not shout in triumph over me. |
12As for me, you will maintain my just cause, and you will cause me to stand in your presence forever. | 12As for me, you will maintain my just cause, and you will cause me to stand in your presence forever. |
13Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, from eternity to eternity. Amen and amen! | 13Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, from eternity to eternity. Amen and amen! |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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