| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. | 1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. |
| 2 The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. | 2 The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. |
| 3 The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. | 3 The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |