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Happy is the person who thinks about the poor. When trouble comes, the Lord will save him.
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The Lord will protect him and spare his life and will bless him in the land. He will not let his enemies take him.
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The Lord will give him strength when he is sick, and he will make him well again.
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I said, "Lord, have mercy on me. Heal me, because I have sinned against you."
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My enemies are saying evil things about me. They say, "When will he die and be forgotten?"
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Some people come to see me, but they lie. They just come to get bad news. Then they go and gossip.
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All my enemies whisper about me and think the worst about me.
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They say, "He has a terrible disease. He will never get out of bed again."
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My best and truest friend, who ate at my table, has even turned against me.
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Lord, have mercy on me. Give me strength so I can pay them back.