4 Night and day your handweighed heavily on me,and my strength was goneas in the summer heat.
5 So I confessed my sinsand told them all to you.I said, “I'll tell the Lordeach one of my sins.”Then you forgave meand took away my guilt.
6 We worship you, Lord,and we should always praywhenever we find outthat we have sinned.Then we won't be swept awayby a raging flood.
7 You are my hiding place!You protect me from trouble,and you put songs in my heartbecause you have saved me.
8 You said to me,“I will point out the roadthat you should follow.I will be your teacherand watch over you.
9 Don't be stupidlike horses and mulesthat must be led with ropesto make them obey.”
10 All kinds of troubleswill strike the wicked,but your kindness shields thosewho trust you, Lord.