[1] A Psalm of David. A Maskil. [2] Blessed is he whose transgression is
forgiven, whose sin is covered. [3] Blessed is the man to whom the LORD
imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. [4] When I
declared not my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.
[5] For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up
as by the heat of summer. [Selah] [6] I acknowledged my sin to thee, and I
did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the
LORD"; then thou didst forgive the guilt of my sin. [Selah] [7] Therefore
let every one who is godly offer prayer to thee; at a time of distress, in
the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. [8] Thou art a hiding
place for me, thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost encompass me with
deliverance. [Selah] [9] I will instruct you and teach you the way you
should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. [10] Be not like a
horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and
bridle, else it will not keep with you. [11] Many are the pangs of the
wicked; but steadfast love surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. [ (Psalms
32:12) Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy,
all you upright in heart! ]