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1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
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1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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2 Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile.
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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 kept silence, my bones wasted away Through my groaning all the 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 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: My moisture was changed [as] with the drought of summer. [Selah
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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 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. [Selah
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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 For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him.
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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 Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah
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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 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
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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 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, [Else] they will not come near unto thee.
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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 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
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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 Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
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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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