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Psalms 41
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1Those who help the poor succeed will get many blessings.[1] 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!