[1] The one whose wrongdoing is forgiven, whose sin is covered over, is truly happy! [2] The one the LORD doesn’t consider guilty—in whose spirit there is no dishonesty—that one is truly happy! [3] When I kept quiet, my bones wore out; I was groaning all day long—every day, every night!— [4] because your hand was heavy upon me. My energy was sapped as if in a summer drought. Selah [5] So I admitted my sin to you; I didn’t conceal my guilt. “I’ll confess my sins to the LORD, ” is what I said. Then you removed the guilt of my sin. Selah [6] That’s why all the faithful should pray to you during troubled times, so that a great flood of water won’t reach them. [7] You are my secret hideout! You protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of rescue! Selah [8] I will instruct you and teach you about the direction you should go. I’ll advise you and keep my eye on you. [9] Don’t be like some senseless horse or mule, whose movement must be controlled with a bit and a bridle. Don’t be anything like that! [10] The pain of the wicked is severe, but faithful love surrounds the one who trusts the LORD. [11] You who are righteous, rejoice in the LORD and be glad! All you whose hearts are right, sing out in joy!
