1By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned! | 1By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned! |
2How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit. | 2How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit. |
3When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long. | 3When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long. |
4For day and night you tormented me; you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah) | 4For day and night you tormented me; you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah) |
5Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, "I will confess my rebellious acts to the LORD." And then you forgave my sins. (Selah) | 5Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, "I will confess my rebellious acts to the LORD." And then you forgave my sins. (Selah) |
6For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them. | 6For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them. |
7You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah) | 7You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah) |
8I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye. | 8I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye. |
9Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit. | 9Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit. |
10An evil person suffers much pain, but the LORD's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. | 10An evil person suffers much pain, but the LORD's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. |
11Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright! | 11Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright! |
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