✧Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. ✧2Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. ✧3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. ✧4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah ✧5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah ✧6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. ✧7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah ✧8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. ✧9Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. ✧10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. ✧11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.