Psalms - Chapter 41 - New International Version
- Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble.
- The 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.
- The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.
- I said, "Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me, for I have sinned against you."
- My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?"
- When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around.
- All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying,
- "A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies."
- Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned "against me.
- But may you have mercy on me, LORD; raise me up, that I may repay them.
- I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
- Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
- Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.