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Davidic. A Maskil.

How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!^(a)

How joyful is the man the Lord does not charge with sin^(b) and in whose spirit is no deceit!^(c)

When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.^(d)

For day and night Your hand was heavy on me;^(e) my strength was drained^[a] as in the summer's heat.^(f) Selah

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord ," and You took away the guilt of my sin.^(g) Selah

Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You at a time that You may be found.^[b](h) When great floodwaters come, they will not reach him.⁽ⁱ⁾

You are my hiding place;^(j) You protect me from trouble.^(k) You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah

I will instruct you and show you the way to go;^(l) with My eye on you, I will give counsel.^(m)

Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding, that must be controlled with bit and bridle or else it will not come near you.⁽ⁿ⁾

Many pains come to the wicked,^(o) but the one who trusts in the Lord will have faithful love surrounding him.^(p)

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.^(q)