1A Psalm of David. Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
2Blessed is the man to whom Yehovah does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile.
3When I kept silence, my bones wasted away Through my groaning all the day long.
4For day and night your hand was heavy upon me: My moisture was changed as with the drought of summer. [Selah
5I acknowledged my sin to you, And my iniquity I did not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yehovah; And you forgave the iniquity of my sin. [Selah
6For this let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach him.
7You are my hiding place; you will preserve me from trouble; You will surround me with songs of deliverance. [Selah
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
9Do not be as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, Else they will not come near to you.
10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in Yehovah, lovingkindness shall surround him.
11Be glad in Yehovah, and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.