1 By David. A maskil: How blessed are
those whose offense is forgiven, those whose sin is covered!
2 How blessed those to whom ADONAI
imputes no guilt, in whose spirit is no deceit!
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted
away because of my groaning all day long;
4 day and night your hand was heavy on
me; the sap in me dried up as in a summer drought. (Selah)
5 When I acknowledged my sin to you,
when I stopped concealing my guilt, and said, "I will confess my offenses
to ADONAI"; then you, you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Selah)
6 This is what everyone faithful should
pray at a time when you can be found. Then, when the floodwaters are raging,
they will not reach to him.
7 You are a hiding-place for me, you
will keep me from distress; you will surround me with songs of deliverance.
(Selah)
8 "I will instruct and teach you
in this way that you are to go; I will give you counsel; my eyes will be
watching you."
9 Don't be like a horse or mule that
has no understanding, that has to be curbed with bit and bridle, or else it
won't come near you.
10 Many are the torments of the wicked,
but grace surrounds those who trust in ADONAI.
11 Be glad in ADONAI; rejoice, you
righteous! Shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
