6. When anyone comes to see me, he says things he doesn't mean. At the same time, he thinks up lies to tell against me. Then he goes out and spreads those lies around.
7. All of my enemies whisper to each other about me. They want something terrible to happen to me.
8. They say, "He is sick and will die very soon. He will never get up from his bed again."
9. Even my close friend, whom I trusted, has deserted me. I even shared my bread with him.
10. But Lord, show me your favor. Make me well, so I can pay them back.
11. Then I will know that you are pleased with me, because my enemies haven't won the battle over me.
12. You will take good care of me because I've been honest. You will let me be with you forever.