Psalms 41:1-7

1 Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The LORD will rescue him in times of trouble.
2 The LORD will protect him and keep him alive. He will be blessed in the land. Do not place him at the mercy of his enemies.
3 The LORD will support him on his sickbed. You will restore this person to health when he is ill.
4 I said, "O LORD, have pity on me! Heal my soul because I have sinned against you."
5 My enemies say terrible things about me: "When will he die, and when will his family name disappear?"
6 When one of them comes to visit me, he speaks foolishly. His heart collects gossip. [Then] he leaves to tell others.
7 Everyone who hates me whispers about me. They think evil things about me and say,
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