A contemplative song of David.

The one whose mistakes are forgiven,

whose error is pardoned,

is blessed.

The one who Adonai overlooks their guilt,

who has no deceit in their spirit,

is blessed.

When I kept silent about my transgressions

my bones became weak

because I groaned all day.

My strength dried up

like a lake in the summer heat

because Your hand was heavy on me

day and night.

Selah.

Then I admitted my transgression to You

and was open about my guilt.

I said “I admit my errors to Adonai,”

and You removed the guilt of my errors.

Selah.

Therefore, everyone who is righteous

should pray to You

when You are near,

then they will be far away

when great floodwaters rise.

You are my refuge

 – You protect me from trouble.

You fill me with songs of deliverance.

Selah.

“I will teach you and guide you

in the Way you should go.

I will provide counsel

– my Eye watches out for you.

Don’t be like a horse or mule

which are unintelligent

and must be controlled by bridle and bit

to get them to come to you.

The wicked are full of woes,

but those who trust in the Lord

are surrounded

by Adonai‘s lovingkindness.

Righteous ones,

rejoice in Adonai,

and shout for joy,

you whose hearts are upright.