1. The understanding of David himself. Blessed are they whose iniquities have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered.
2. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord has not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3. Because I was silent, my bones grew old, while still I cried out all day long.
4. For, day and night, your hand was heavy upon me. I have been converted in my anguish, while still the thorn is piercing.