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^1 (a)Happy are those whose sins are forgiven,
    whose wrongs are pardoned.
² Happy is the one whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong
    and who is free from all deceit.

³ When I did not confess my sins,
    I was worn out from crying all day long.
⁴ Day and night you punished me, Lord;
    my strength was completely drained,
    as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.

⁵ Then I confessed my sins to you;
    I did not conceal my wrongdoings.
I decided to confess them to you,
    and you forgave all my sins.

⁶ So all your loyal people should pray to you in times of need;^[b]
    when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in,
    it will not reach them.
⁷ You are my hiding place;
    you will save me from trouble.
I sing aloud of your salvation,
    because you protect me.

⁸ The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go;
    I will instruct you and advise you.
⁹ Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule,
    which must be controlled with a bit and bridle
    to make it submit."

¹⁰ The wicked will have to suffer,
    but those who trust in the Lord
    are protected by his constant love.
¹¹ You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice
    because of what the Lord has done.
You that obey him, shout for joy!