[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 and in whom 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 and 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 and fill me with songs of salvation. Selah [8] The LORD says, "I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you. [9] So don't be like a horse or donkey, that doesn'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. Sing all you whose hearts are right.
