[1] Happy are those who are concerned for the poor; the LORD will help them when they are in trouble. [2] The LORD will protect them and preserve their lives; he will make them happy in the land; he will not abandon them to the power of their enemies. [3] The LORD will help them when they are sick and will restore them to health. [4] I said, "I have sinned against you, LORD; be merciful to me and heal me." [5] My enemies say cruel things about me. They want me to die and be forgotten. [6] Those who come to see me are not sincere; they gather bad news about me and then go out and tell it everywhere. [7] All who hate me whisper to each other about me, they imagine the worst about me. [8] They say, "He is fatally ill; he will never leave his bed again." [9] Even my best friend, the one I trusted most, the one who shared my food, has turned against me. [10] Be merciful to me, LORD, and restore my health, and I will pay my enemies back. [11] They will not triumph over me, and I will know that you are pleased with me. [12] You will help me, because I do what is right; you will keep me in your presence forever. [13] Praise the LORD, the God of Israel! Praise him now and forever! Amen! Amen!
