Of David. A maskil.
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against
them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.
When I kept silent, my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
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.
Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be
found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.
You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble and
surround me with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving
eye on you.
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.
Many are the woes of the wicked,
but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts
in him.
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in
heart!
Father, what a gift of hope this Psalm has always been to me. Your desire is to forgive and counsel us. To bring us to joy.