1 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!The lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
2 The lord protects themand keeps them alive.He gives them prosperity in the landand rescues them from their enemies.
3 The lord nurses them when they are sickand restores them to health.
4 “O lord,” I prayed, “have mercy on me.Heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
5 But my enemies say nothing but evil about me.“How soon will he die and be forgotten?” they ask.