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1 Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned.
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1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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2 Happy is the one whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong and who is free from all deceit.
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2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.
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3 When I did not confess my sins, I was worn out from crying all day long.
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3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
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4 Day and night you punished me, Lord; my strength was completely drained, as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.
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4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. "Selah"
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5 Then I confessed my sins to you; I did not conceal my wrongdoings. I decided to confess them to you, and you forgave all my sins.
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5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"-- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. "Selah"
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6 So all your loyal people should pray to you in times of need; when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in, it will not reach them.
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6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.
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7 You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble. I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me.
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7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. "Selah"
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8 The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you.
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8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
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9 Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, which must be controlled with a bit and bridle to make it submit."
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9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
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10 The wicked will have to suffer, but those who trust in the Lord are protected by his constant love.
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10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
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11 You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice because of what the Lord has done. You that obey him, shout for joy!
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11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
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| Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission. (The Good News Translation - The Holy Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
