Psalm 41
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For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. Begin Abide·
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The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. Begin Abide·
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The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness. Begin Abide·
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I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against You.” Begin Abide·
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My enemies say with malice: “When will he die and be forgotten?” Begin Abide·
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My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad. Begin Abide·
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All who hate me whisper against me; they imagine the worst for me: Begin Abide·
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“A vile disease has been poured into him; he will never get up from where he lies!” Begin Abide·
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Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Begin Abide·
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But You, O LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up, that I may repay them. Begin Abide·
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By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. Begin Abide·
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In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever. Begin Abide·
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Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. Begin Abide·