A Psalm
of David. Maschil.
1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man unto whom theLordimputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture was changedaswith the drought of summer. Selah
5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto theLord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah
6 For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him.
7 Thou art my hiding place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in,elsethey will not come near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in theLord, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in theLord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.