Psalm 41

1. 1

   Happy are they who consider the poor and needy! *
   the LORD will deliver them in the time of trouble.

2. 2

   The LORD preserves them and keeps them alive, so that they may be happy in the land; *
   he does not hand them over to the will of their enemies.

3. 3

   The LORD sustains them on their sickbed *
   and ministers to them in their illness.

4. 4

   I said, "LORD, be merciful to me; *
   heal me, for I have sinned against you."

5. 5

   My enemies are saying wicked things about me: *
   When will he die, and his name perish?"

6. 6

   Even if they come to see me, they speak empty words; *
   their heart collects false rumors; they go outside and spread them.

7. 7

   All my enemies whisper together about me *
   and devise evil against me.

8. 8

   "A deadly thing," they say, "has fastened on him; *
   he has taken to his bed and will never get up again."

9. 9

   Even my best friend, whom I trusted, who broke bread with me, *
   has lifted up his heel and turned against me.

10. 10

    But you, O LORD, be merciful to me and raise me up, *
    and I shall repay them.

11. 11

    By this I know you are pleased with me, *
    that my enemy does not triumph over me.

12. 12

    In my integrity you hold me fast, *
    and shall set me before your face for ever.

13. 13

    Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, *
    from age to age. Amen. Amen.

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