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Blessed is he who has regard for the weak;
the LORD delivers him in times of trouble.
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The LORD will protect him and preserve his life;
he will bless him in the land
and not surrender him to the desire of his foes.
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The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed
and restore him from his bed of illness.
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I said, “O LORD, have mercy on me;
heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
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My enemies say of me in malice,
“When will he die and his name perish?”
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Whenever one comes to see me,
he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander;
then he goes out and spreads it abroad.
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All my enemies whisper together against me;
they imagine the worst for me, saying,
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“A vile disease has beset him;
he will never get up from the place where he lies.”
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Even my close friend, whom I trusted,
he who shared my bread,
has lifted up his heel against me.
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But you, O LORD, have mercy on me;
raise me up, that I may repay them.
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I know that you are pleased with me,
for my enemy does not triumph over me.
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In my integrity you uphold me
and set me in your presence forever.
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Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Amen and Amen.
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