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Of David. A maskil.

     1             Blessed is the one

         whose transgressions are forgiven,

         whose sins are covered.

     2             Blessed is the one

         whose sin the Lord does not count against them

         and in whose spirit 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 sapped

         as in the heat of summer.

     5             Then I acknowledged my sin to you

         and did not cover up my iniquity.

                  I said, “I will confess

         my transgressions to the Lord.”

                  And you forgave

         the guilt of my sin.

     6             Therefore let all the faithful pray to you

         while you may be found;

                  surely the rising of the mighty waters

         will not reach them.

     7             You are my hiding place;

         you will protect me from trouble

         and surround me with songs of deliverance.

     8             I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;

         I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

     9             Do not be like the horse or the mule,

         which have no understanding

                  but must be controlled by bit and bridle

         or they will not come to you.

     10            Many are the woes of the wicked,

         but the Lord’s unfailing love

         surrounds the one who trusts in him.

     11            Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;

                                    sing, all you who are upright in heart!