1. Of David, a contemplative song. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is pardoned.
2. Blessed is the one whose guilt Adonai does not count, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3. When I kept silent, my bones became brittle through my groaning all day long.
4. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me. My strength was drained as in the droughts of summer. Selah
5. Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said: “I confess my transgressions to Adonai,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
6. So let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found. When great floodwaters rise, they will not reach him.
7. You are my hiding place— You will protect me from distress. You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
8. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will give counsel—My eye is on you.