[1] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. [2] Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. [3] When I declared not my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. [4] For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah [5] I acknowledged my sin to thee, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my trangressions to the LORD"; then thou didst forgive the guilt of my sin. Selah [6] Therefore let every one who is godly offer prayer to thee; at a time of distress, in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. [7] Thou art a hiding place for me, thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost encompass me with deliverance. Selah [8] I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. [9] Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not keep with you. [10] Many are the pangs of the wicked; but steadfast love surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. [11] Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
