Holman Christian Standard Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
1Davidic. A Maskil. How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! | 1How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! |
2How joyful is the man the LORD does not charge with sin and in whose spirit is no deceit! | 2How joyful is a person whom the LORD does not charge with iniquity and in whose spirit is no deceit! |
3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. | 3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. |
4For day and night Your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained as in the summer's heat. Selah | 4For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained as in the summer's heat. Selah |
5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and 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 | 5Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah |
6Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You at a time that You may be found. When great floodwaters come, they will not reach him. | 6Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately. When great floodwaters come, they will not reach him. |
7You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah | 7You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah |
8I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with My eye on you, I will give counsel. | 8I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel. |
9Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding, that must be controlled with bit and bridle or else it will not come near you. | 9Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding, that must be controlled with bit and bridle or else it will not come near you. |
10Many pains come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the LORD will have faithful love surrounding him. | 10Many pains come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the LORD will have faithful love surrounding him. |
11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. | 11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. |
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