3 When I kept silent ⌊about my sins⌋,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
5 I made my sins known to you, and I did not cover up my guilt.I decided to confess them to you, O Lord.Then you forgave all my sins. Selah
6 For this reason let all godly people pray to youwhen you may be found.Then raging floodwater will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place.You protect me from trouble.You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. Selah
8 ⌊The Lord says,⌋“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.”