1To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who considers the poor![1] In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him; (Ps 37:19; Pr 14:21)2the Lord protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. (Ps 27:12)3The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.[2]4As for me, I said, “O Lord, be gracious to me; heal me,[3] for I have sinned against you!” (2Ch 30:20; Ps 4:1; Ps 6:2; Ps 147:3)5My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die, and his name perish?”6And when one comes to see me, he utters empty words, while his heart gathers iniquity; when he goes out, he tells it abroad. (Ps 12:2; Ps 144:8)7All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me.[4]8They say, “A deadly thing is poured out[5] on him; he will not rise again from where he lies.”9Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. (2Sa 15:12; Job 19:13; Job 19:19; Ps 55:12; Ps 55:20; Jer 9:4; Jer 20:10; Mic 7:5; Joh 13:18)10But you, O Lord, be gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them!11By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me. (2Sa 15:25)12But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever. (Job 36:7; Ps 23:6; Ps 26:1; Ps 63:8)13Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen. (Ps 72:18; Ps 89:52; Ps 106:48; Ps 150:6; Lu 1:68)
1Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.2The Lord protects and preserves them – they are counted among the blessed in the land – he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.3The Lord sustains them on their sick-bed and restores them from their bed of illness.4I said, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord; heal me, for I have sinned against you.’5My enemies say of me in malice, ‘When will he die and his name perish?’6When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around.7All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying,8‘A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies.’9Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned[1] against me.10But may you have mercy on me, Lord; raise me up, that I may repay them.11I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.12Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence for ever.13Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
1Blessed are those who care about weak people. When they are in trouble, the LORD saves them.2The LORD guards them and keeps them alive. They are counted among those who are blessed in the land. The LORD won’t hand them over to the wishes of their enemies.3The LORD will take care of them when they are lying ill in bed. He will make them well again.4I said, ‘LORD, have mercy on me. Heal me, because I have sinned against you.’5My enemies are saying bad things about me. They say, ‘When will he die and his name be forgotten?’6When one of them comes to see me, he says things that aren’t true. At the same time, he thinks up lies to tell against me. Then he goes out and spreads those lies around.7All my enemies whisper to each other about me. They want something terrible to happen to me.8They say, ‘He is ill and will die very soon. He will never get up from his bed again.’9Even my close friend, someone I trusted, has failed me. I even shared my bread with him.10But LORD, may you have mercy on me. Make me well, so I can pay them back.11Then I will know that you are pleased with me, because my enemies haven’t won the battle over me.12You will take good care of me because I’ve been honest. You will let me be with you for ever.13Give praise to the LORD, the God of Israel, for ever and ever. Amen and Amen.
Psalm 41
King James Version
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.2The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.3The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.4I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.5Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?6And if he come to see me , he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it .7All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.8An evil disease, say they , cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.10But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.11By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.12And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.13Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
1Für den Chormeister. Ein Psalm Davids.2Selig, wer sich des Geringen annimmt;
zur Zeit des Unheils wird der HERR ihn retten. (Pr 14:21; Mt 5:7)3Der HERR wird ihn behüten
und am Leben erhalten.
Man preist ihn glücklich im Land.
Gib ihn nicht preis seinen gierigen Feinden!4Der HERR wird ihn auf dem Krankenbett stärken;
sein ganzes Lager hast du in seiner Krankheit gewendet.5Ich sagte: HERR, sei mir gnädig!
Heile mich, denn ich habe gegen dich gesündigt! (Ps 6:3)6Meine Feinde reden über mich böse:
Wann stirbt er endlich und wann vergeht sein Name? (Ps 22:7; Ps 44:14; Ps 71:7; Ps 89:51; Ps 102:9; Ps 109:25; Ps 123:3)7Besucht mich jemand, so kommen seine Worte aus falschem Herzen. /
Er häuft für sich Unheil an,
dann geht er hinaus und redet.8Gemeinsam tuscheln über mich alle, die mich hassen,
und gegen mich sinnen sie Böses.9Verderben hat sich über ihn ergossen;
wer einmal daliegt, der steht nicht mehr auf.10Auch mein Freund, dem ich vertraute,
der mein Brot aß, hat die Ferse gegen mich erhoben. (Ps 31:12; Ob 1:7; Joh 13:18)11Du aber, HERR, sei mir gnädig;
richte mich auf, damit ich ihnen vergelten kann!12Daran habe ich erkannt, dass du an mir Gefallen hast:
wenn mein Feind nicht über mich triumphieren kann.13Weil ich aufrichtig bin, hieltest du mich fest
und stelltest mich vor dein Angesicht für immer.14Gepriesen sei der HERR, der Gott Israels,
von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit.
Amen, ja amen. (Ne 9:5)