1 - ?Of David. A maskil.
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!