[1] Blessed is the person whose lawless acts are forgiven. Their sins have been taken away. [2] Blessed is the person whose sin the LORD never counts against them. That person doesn’t want to cheat anyone. [3] When I kept silent about my sin, my body became weak because I groaned all day long. [4] Day and night you punished me. I became weaker and weaker as I do in the heat of summer. [5] Then I admitted my sin to you. I didn’t cover up the wrong I had done. I said, “I will admit my lawless acts to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. [6] Let everyone who is faithful pray to you while they can still look to you. When troubles come like a flood, they certainly won’t reach those who are faithful. [7] You are my hiding place. You will keep me safe from trouble. You will surround me with songs sung by those who praise you because you save your people. [8] I will guide you and teach you the way you should go. I will give you good advice and watch over you with love. [9] Don’t be like a horse or a mule. They can’t understand anything. They have to be controlled by bits and bridles. If they aren’t, they won’t come to you. [10] Sinful people have all kinds of trouble. But the LORD’s faithful love is all around those who trust in him. [11] Be glad because of what the LORD has done for you. Be joyful, you who do what is right! Sing, all you whose hearts are honest!
