Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity,
and in whose spirit, there is no deceit.

When I declared not my sin,
my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.

For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me;
my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.

I acknowledged my sin to thee,
and I did not hide my iniquity;

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”;
then thou didst forgive the guilt of my sin.

Therefore, let everyone who is Godly offer prayer to thee;
at a time of distress, in the rush of great waters,
they shall not reach him.

Thou art a hiding place for me,
thou preserve me from trouble;
thou dost encompass me with deliverance.

I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
which must be curbed with bit and bridle,
else it will not keep with you.

Many are the pangs of the wicked;
but steadfast love surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice,
O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!