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1For the director of music. A psalm of David. Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble. | 1For the director of music. A psalm of David. Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble. |
2The LORD protects and preserves them-- they are counted among the blessed in the land-- he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. | 2The LORD protects and preserves them-- they are counted among the blessed in the land-- he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. |
3The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. | 3The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. |
4I said, "Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me, for I have sinned against you." | 4I said, "Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me, for I have sinned against you." |
5My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" | 5My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" |
6When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around. | 6When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around. |
7All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying, | 7All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying, |
8"A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies." | 8"A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies." |
9Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. | 9Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. |
10But may you have mercy on me, LORD; raise me up, that I may repay them. | 10But may you have mercy on me, LORD; raise me up, that I may repay them. |
11I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. | 11I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. |
12Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. | 12Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. |
13Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. | 13Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. |
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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