1 Those who pay close attention to the poor are truly happy!The Lord rescues them during troubling times.
2 The Lord protects them and keeps them alive;they are widely regarded throughout the land as happy people.You won’t hand them over to the will of their enemies.
3 The Lord will strengthen them when they are lying in bed, sick.You will completely transform the place where they lie ill.
4 But me? I said, "Lord, have mercy on me!Heal me because I have sinned against you."
5 My enemies speak maliciously about me:"When will he die and his name disappear?"
6 Whenever they come to visit, they say nothing of value.Their hearts collect evil gossip;once they leave, they tell it to everybody.
7 All of those who hate me talk about me, whispering to each other,plotting evil against me:
8 "Some horrible thing has been poured into him;the next time he lies down, he won’t get up."
9 Even my good friend,the one I trusted,who shared my food,has kicked me with his heel—a betrayer!
10 But you, Lord, please have mercy on me and lift me upso I can pay them back!
11 Then I’ll know you are pleased with mebecause my enemy won’t be shouting in triumph over me.
12 You support me in my integrity;you put me in your presence forever.
13 Bless the Lord, the God of Israel,from forever to forever!Amen and Amen!