1 Those who help the poor succeed will get many blessings. When trouble comes, the Lord will save them.
2 The Lord will protect them and save their lives. He will bless them in this land. He will not let their enemies harm them.
3 When they are sick in bed, the Lord will give them strength and make them well!
4 I say, “Lord, be kind to me. I sinned against you, but forgive me and make me well.”
5 My enemies say bad things about me. They ask, “When will he die and be forgotten?”
6 If 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.
7 Those who hate me whisper about me. They think the worst about me.
8 They say, “He did something wrong. That is why he is sick. He will never get well.”
9 My best friend, the one I trusted, the one who ate with me—even he has turned against me.
10 Lord, please be kind to me. Let me get up, and I will pay them back.
11 Don’t let my enemy defeat me. Then I will know that you care for me.
12 I was innocent and you supported me. You let me stand and serve you forever.