| International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
| 1How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. | 1How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. |
| 2How blessed is the person against whom the LORD does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. | 2How blessed is the person against whom the LORD does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. |
| 3When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away by my groaning all day long. | 3When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away by my groaning all day long. |
| 4For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude | 4For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude |
| 5My sin I acknowledged to you; my iniquity I did not hide. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin! Interlude | 5My sin I acknowledged to you; my iniquity I did not hide. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin! Interlude |
| 6Therefore every godly person should pray to you at such a time. Surely a flood of great waters will not reach him. | 6Therefore every godly person should pray to you at such a time. Surely a flood of great waters will not reach him. |
| 7You are my hiding place; you will deliver me from trouble and surround me with shouts of deliverance. Interlude | 7You are my hiding place; you will deliver me from trouble and surround me with shouts of deliverance. Interlude |
| 8I will instruct you and teach you concerning the path you should walk; I will direct you with my eye. | 8I will instruct you and teach you concerning the path you should walk; I will direct you with my eye. |
| 9Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you. | 9Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you. |
| 10The wicked have many sorrows, but gracious love surrounds those who trust in the LORD. | 10The wicked have many sorrows, but gracious love surrounds those who trust in the LORD. |
| 11Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart! | 11Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart! |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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