| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. | 1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. |
| 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. | 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. |
| 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. | 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. |
| 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. "Selah" | 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. "Selah" |
| 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) | 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) |