Psalms Chapter[BR] 41

1 Happy is the person who thinks about the poor. When trouble comes, the Lord will save him.

2 The Lord will protect him and spare his life and will bless him in the land. He will not let his enemies take him.

3 The Lord will give him strength when he is sick, and he will make him well again.

4 I said, "Lord, have mercy on me. Heal me, because I have sinned against you."

Psalms Chapter[BR] 41

5 My enemies are saying evil things about me. They say, "When will he die and be forgotten?"

6 Some people come to see me, but they lie. They just come to get bad news. Then they go and gossip.

7 All my enemies whisper about me and think the worst about me.

8 They say, "He has a terrible disease. He will never get out of bed again."

Psalms Chapter[BR] 41

9 My best and truest friend, who ate at my table, has even turned against me.

10 Lord, have mercy on me. Give me strength so I can pay them back.

11 Because my enemies do not defeat me, I know you are pleased with me.

12 Because I am innocent, you support me and will let me be with you forever.

Psalms Chapter[BR] 41

13 Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He has always been, and he will always be. Amen and amen.