1 How joyful is the onewhose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered!
2 How joyful is the manthe Lord does not charge with sin and in whose spirit is no deceit!
3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittlefrom my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night Your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained as in the summer’s heat. Selah
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to Youand did not conceal my iniquity.I said,“I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”and You took away the guilt of my sin. Selah
6 Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to Youat a time that You may be found. When great floodwaters come,they will not reach him.
7 You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance.Selah