| | 1 | Of David. A maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. | |
| | 2 | Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. | |
| | 3 | When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. | |
| | 4 | For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah | |
| | 5 | Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"--and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah | |
| | 6 | Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. | |
| | 7 | You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah | |
| | 8 | I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. | |
| | 9 | Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. | |
| | 10 | Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD'S unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. | |
| | 11 | Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! | |
