[1] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. [2] Blessed is the man against whom the LORD does not count iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. [3] When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. [4] For day and night Your hand was heavy on me; my strength was changed into the drought of summer. Selah [5] I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not conceal. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah [6] For this cause everyone who is godly will pray to You in a time when You may be found; surely in the floods of great waters they will not reach him. [7] You are my hiding place; You will preserve me from trouble; You will surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah [8] I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye on you. [9] Do not be as the horse or as the mule that are without understanding, that must be restrained with bit and bridle, or they will not come near you. [10] Many sorrows come to the wicked, but lovingkindness will surround the man who trusts in the LORD. [11] Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous one; and shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
