The Bible in Basic English BBE
Good News Translation GNT
1 <Of David. Maschil.> Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.
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Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned.
2 Happy is the man in whom the Lord sees no evil, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
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Happy is the one whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong and who is free from all deceit.
3 When I kept my mouth shut, my bones were wasted, because of my crying all through the day.
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When I did not confess my sins, I was worn out from crying all day long.
4 For the weight of your hand was on me day and night; my body became dry like the earth in summer. (Selah.)
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Day and night you punished me, Lord; my strength was completely drained, as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.
5 I made my wrongdoing clear to you, and did not keep back my sin. I said, I will put it all before the Lord; and you took away my wrongdoing and my sin. (Selah.)
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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.
6 For this cause let every saint make his prayer to you at a time when you are near: then the overflowing of the great waters will not overtake him.
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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.
7 You are my safe and secret place; you will keep me from trouble; you will put songs of salvation on the lips of those who are round me. (Selah.)
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You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble. I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me.
8 I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
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The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the ass, without sense; ...
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Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, which must be controlled with a bit and bridle to make it submit."
10 The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.
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The wicked will have to suffer, but those who trust in the Lord are protected by his constant love.
11 Be glad in the Lord with joy, you upright men; give cries of joy, all you whose hearts are true.
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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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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.