Conclusion of the first section of the
canonical Book of the Psalms [Kethubim]
21st Century translation, CEB Study Bible
Common English Bible transl. 2013
Superscription for the Music
leader. A Psalm of David.
Those who pay close attention to the
poor are truly happy!
The Lord rescues them during troubling
times.
The Lord protects them and keep them
alive;
they are widely regard throughout the
land as happy people.
You won't hand them over to the will
of their enemies.
The Lord will strengthen them when
they are lying in bed, sick.
You will completely transform the place
where they lie I'll.
But me? I said, 'Lord, have mercy on me!
Heal me because I have sinned against you.'
My enemies speak maliciously about me:
'When will he die and his name disappear?'
Their hearts collect evil gossip;
one they leave, they tell it to everybody.
All of those who hate me talk about me,
whispering to each other, plotting
evil against me:
'Some horrible thing has been poured
into him; the next time he lies down,
he won't, he won't get up.'
Even my good friend, the one I trusted,
who shared my food, has kicked me
with his heel -- a betrayer!
But you, Lord, please have mercy on me
and lift me up so I can pay them back!
Then I'll know you are pleased with me
because my enemy won't be shouting in
triumph over me. You support me in
my integrity;
you put me in your presence forever.
Bless the Lord, the God of Israel,
from forever to forever! Amen and Amen!
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