Thomson(i)
1 For the conclusion. A Psalm by David. Happy he who is considerate with regard to the distressed and needy; in time of trouble the Lord will deliver him.
2 May the Lord preserve him and keep him alive, and make him happy in the land, and may he never deliver him into the hands of his enemy!
3 May the Lord support him on his bed of languishing! thou hast made all his bed in this sickness of his.
4 I said, "Lord be merciful to me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee."
5 Mine enemies said wickedly of me, "When will he die and his name perish?"
6 And if one came to see me, his heart spoke vainly. He collected iniquity for himself; he went abroad and spoke for that purpose.
7 All mine enemies spread whispers against me; against me, they devised things hurtful to me.
8 They came to a wicked determination against me. "Now he is confined to his bed, let him never rise again."
9 Nay, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted; who ate of my bread, lifted up his heel against me.
10 But thou, O Lord, have compassion on me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
11 By this, I know that thou hast delighted in me, because mine enemy hath not triumphed over me.
12 And for mine innocence thou hast upheld me; and established me before thee for ever.
13 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen. Amen.