1 Happy are they whose transgressions are
forgiven, *
and whose sin is put away!
2 Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, *
and in whose spirit there is no guile!
3 While I held my tongue, my bones withered
away, *
because of my groaning all day long.
4 For your hand was heavy upon me day and
night; *
my moisture was dried up as in the heat of
summer.
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *
and did not conceal my guilt.
6 I said, “I will confess my transgressions
to the Lord.” *
Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.
7 Therefore all the faithful will make their
prayers to you in
time
of trouble; *
when the great waters overflow, they shall
not reach them.
8 You are my hiding‑place;
you
preserve me from trouble; *
you surround me with shouts of deliverance.
9 “I will instruct you and teach you in the
way that you
should
go; *
I will guide you with my eye.
10 Do not be like horse or mule, which have no
understanding; *
who must be fitted with bit and bridle,
or else they will not stay near you.”
11 Great are the tribulations of the wicked; *
but mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord.
12 Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; *
shout for joy, all who are true of heart.
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