[1] Our God, you bless everyone whose sins you forgive and wipe away. [2] You bless them by saying, "You told me your sins, without trying to hide them, and now I forgive you." [3] Before I confessed my sins, my bones felt limp, and I groaned all day long. [4] Night and day your hand weighed heavily on me, and my strength was gone as in the summer heat. [5] So I confessed my sins and told them all to you. I said, "I'll tell the LORD each one of my sins." Then you forgave me and took away my guilt. [6] We worship you, Lord, and we should always pray whenever we find out that we have sinned. Then we won't be swept away by a raging flood. [7] You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me. [8] You said to me, "I will point out the road that you should follow. I will be your teacher and watch over you. [9] Don't be stupid like horses and mules that must be led with ropes to make them obey." [10] All kinds of troubles will strike the wicked, but your kindness shields those who trust you, LORD. [11] And so your good people should celebrate and shout.
