Psalm 41 :: New English Translation (NET)

The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends.

Psa 41:1

Psa 41:1How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the LORD delivers him.

Psa 41:2

Psa 41:2May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

Psa 41:3

Psa 41:3The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.

Psa 41:4

Psa 41:4As for me, I said: "O LORD, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!

Psa 41:5

Psa 41:5My enemies ask this cruel question about me, 'When will he finally die and be forgotten?'

Psa 41:6

Psa 41:6When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

Psa 41:7

Psa 41:7All who hate me whisper insults about me to one another; they plan ways to harm me.

Psa 41:8

Psa 41:8They say, 'An awful disease overwhelms him, and now that he is bed-ridden he will never recover.'

Psa 41:9

Psa 41:9Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.

Psa 41:10

Psa 41:10As for you, O LORD, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!"

Psa 41:11

Psa 41:11By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

Psa 41:12

Psa 41:12As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.

Psa 41:13

Psa 41:13The LORD God of Israel deserves praise in the future and forevermore! We agree! We agree!

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Psalm 41 :: New English Translation (NET)

The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends.

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