Psalm 116 is a good psalm to read when you are ill or if you fear a terminal illness. It can give great hope. But I encourage you to read this to a friend who is ill.
Many times, we go and visit a sick person or even someone who is dying. Many don't visit people like this because they don't know what to say. Alternatively, they go and babble on giving the person all kinds of "profound" wisdom.
Here is some simple advice. Go see your sick or dying friend or relative and simply hold their hand - listen - say little - ask if it is ok to read them Psalm 116 - ask if you could pray for them - ask them what you could pray for - sit and be still. Now that's an effective bedside visit. They will know that you love them and you may have given them some hope and comfort.
If they ask you, "Why is this happening to me," then tell them the truth - "I don't know."
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