Psalms 41
41
Psalm 41
For the music leader. A psalm of David.
1Those who pay close attention to the poor are truly happy!
The LORD rescues them during troubling times.
2The LORD protects them and keeps them alive;
they are widely regarded throughout the land as happy people.
You#41.2 LXX, Syr; Vulg God won’t won’t hand them over to the will of their enemies.
3The LORD will strengthen them when they are lying in bed, sick.
You will completely transform the place where they lie ill.
4But me? I said, “LORD, have mercy on me!
Heal me because I have sinned against you.”
5My enemies speak maliciously about me:
“When will he die and his name disappear?”
6Whenever they come to visit, they say nothing of value.
Their hearts collect evil gossip;
once they leave, they tell it to everybody.
7All of those who hate me talk about me, whispering to each other,
plotting evil against me:
8“Some horrible thing has been poured into him;
the next time he lies down, he won’t get up.”
9Even my good friend,
the one I trusted,
who shared my food,
has kicked me with his heel—a betrayer!
10But you, LORD, please have mercy on me and lift me up
so I can pay them back!
11Then I’ll know you are pleased with me
because my enemy won’t be shouting in triumph over me.
12You support me in my integrity;
you put me in your presence forever.
13Bless the LORD, the God of Israel,
from forever to forever!
Amen and Amen!
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Psalms 41
41
To the director: A song of David.
1Those who help the poor succeed will get many blessings.#41:1 Or “Those who teach the poor will be very fortunate.”
When trouble comes, the Lord will save them.
2The Lord will protect them and save their lives.
He will bless them in this land.
He will not let their enemies harm them.
3When they are sick in bed,
the Lord will give them strength and make them well!
4I say, “Lord, be kind to me.
I sinned against you, but forgive me and make me well.”
5My enemies say bad things about me.
They ask, “When will he die and be forgotten?”
6If they come to see me,
they don’t say what they are really thinking.
They come to gather a little gossip
and then go to spread their rumors.
7Those who hate me whisper about me.
They think the worst about me.
8They say, “He did something wrong.
That is why he is sick.
He will never get well.”
9My best friend, the one I trusted,
the one who ate with me—even he has turned against me.
10Lord, please be kind to me.
Let me get up, and I will pay them back.
11Don’t let my enemy defeat me.
Then I will know that you care for me.
12I was innocent and you supported me.
You let me stand and serve you forever.
13Praise the Lord, the God of Israel.
He always was, and he always will be.
Amen and Amen!
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