[1] Happy is the person whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned. [2] Happy is the person whom the Lord does not consider guilty. In that person there is nothing false. [3] When I kept things to myself, I felt weak deep inside me. I moaned all day long. [4] Day and night you punished me. My strength was gone as in the summer heat. Selah [5] Then I confessed my sins to you. I didn't hide my guilt. I said, "I will confess my sins to the Lord." And you forgave my guilt. Selah [6] For this reason, all who obey you should pray to you while they still can. When troubles rise like a flood, they will not reach them. [7] You are my hiding place. You protect me from my troubles. You fill me with songs of salvation. Selah [8] The Lord says, "I will make you wise. I will show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you. [9] So don't be like a horse or donkey. They don't understand. They must be led with bits and reins, or they will not come near you." [10] Wicked people have many troubles. But the Lord's love surrounds those who trust him. [11] Good people, rejoice and be happy in the Lord. All you whose hearts are right, sing.
