A psalm by David; a maskil.[a]
and whose sin is pardoned.
2 Blessed is the person whom the Lord no longer accuses of sin
and who has no deceitful thoughts.
my bones began to weaken because of my groaning all day long.
4 Day and night your hand laid heavily on me.
My strength shriveled in the summer heat. Selah
I decided to confess them to you, O Lord.
Then you forgave all my sins. Selah
when you may be found.
Then raging floodwater will not reach them.
You protect me from trouble.
You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. Selah
“I will instruct you.
I will teach you the way that you should go.
I will advise you as my eyes watch over you.
9 Don’t be stubborn like a horse or mule.
⌞They need⌟ a bit and bridle in their mouth to restrain them,
or they will not come near you.”
but mercy surrounds those who trust the Lord.
Sing with joy, all whose motives are decent.
Footnotes
- 32:0 Unknown musical term.