[1] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. [2] Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. [3] When I kept silence, my bones wasted away Through my groaning all the day long. [4] For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: My moisture was changed as with the drought of summer. Selah [5] I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah [6] For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him. [7] Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah [8] I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee. [9] Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, Else they will not come near unto thee. [10] Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about. [11] Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
