4 For day and night you tormented me;you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah)
5 Then I confessed my sin;I no longer covered up my wrongdoing.I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord.”And then you forgave my sins. (Selah)
6 For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to youwhile there is a window of opportunity.Certainly when the surging water rises,it will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place;you protect me from distress.You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)
8 I will instruct and teach you about how you should live.I will advise you as I look you in the eye.
9 Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule,which will not obey youunless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.
10 An evil person suffers much pain,but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.