| 0. | A Psalm of David. A Maskil. |
| 1. | Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. |
| 2. | Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. |
| 3. | When I declared not my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. |
| 4. | For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. [Selah] |
| 5. | I acknowledged my sin to thee, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"; then thou didst forgive the guilt of my sin. [Selah] |
| 6. | Therefore let every one who is godly offer prayer to thee; at a time of distress, in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. |
| 7. | Thou art a hiding place for me, thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost encompass me with deliverance. [Selah] |
| 8. | I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. |
| 9. | Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not keep with you. |
| 10. | Many are the pangs of the wicked; but steadfast love surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. |
| 11. | Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! |
