[1] A person who helps poor people succeed will get many blessings. When trouble comes, the Lord will save that person.
[2] The Lord will protect that person and save his life. That person will be blessed on earth. God will not let that person’s enemies destroy him.
[3] When that person is sick and in bed, the Lord will give him strength. That person may be sick in bed, but the Lord will make him well!
[4] I said, “Lord, be kind to me. I sinned against you, but forgive me and make me well.”
[5] My enemies say bad things about me. They are saying, ”When will he die and be forgotten?”
[6] People come to visit me, but they don’t say what they are really thinking. They come just to get some news about me, Then they go and spread their rumors.
[7] My enemies whisper bad things about me. They are plotting against me.
[8] They say, ”He did something wrong. That is why he is sick. I hope he never gets well.”
[9] My best friend ate with me. I trusted him. But now, even he has turned against me.
[10] So, Lord, please be kind to me. Let me get up, and I will pay them back.
[11] Lord, don’t let my enemy hurt me. Then I will know that you didn’t send them to hurt me.
[12] I was innocent and you supported me. You let me stand and serve you forever.
[13] Bless the Lord, God of Israel! He always was, and he always will be. Amen and Amen!