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Of David. A maskil.^[a]

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.^(a)

Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them^(b) and in whose spirit is no deceit.^(c)

When I kept silent,^(d) my bones wasted away^(e) through my groaning^(f) all day long.

For day and night your hand was heavy^(g) on me; my strength was sapped^(h) as in the heat of summer.^[b]

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.⁽ⁱ⁾ I said, "I will confess^(j) my transgressions^(k) to the Lord ." And you forgave the guilt of my sin.^(l)

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found;^(m) surely the rising⁽ⁿ⁾ of the mighty waters^(o) will not reach them.^(p)

You are my hiding place;^(q) you will protect me from trouble^(r) and surround me with songs of deliverance.^(s)

I will instruct^(t) you and teach you^(u) in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on^(v) you.

Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle^(w) or they will not come to you.

Many are the woes of the wicked,^(x) but the Lord 's unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts^(y) in him.

Rejoice in the Lord ^(z) and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!