3 When I kept things to myself,I felt weak deep inside me.I moaned all day long.
4 Day and nightyou punished me.My strength was goneas in the summer heat. Selah
5 Then I confessed my sins to you.I didn’t hide my guilt.I said, “I will confess my sins to the Lord.”And you forgave my guilt. Selah
6 For this reason, all who obey youshould pray to you while they still can.When troubles rise like a flood,they will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place.You protect me from my troubles.You fill me with songs of salvation. Selah
8 The Lord says, “I will make you wise. I will show you where to go.I will guide you and watch over you.
9 So don’t be like a horse or donkey.They don’t understand.They must be led with bits and reins,or they will not come near you.”