The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
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1 By David. A maskil: How blessed are those whose offense is forgiven, those whose sin is covered!
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Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
2 How blessed those to whom ADONAI imputes no guilt, in whose spirit is no deceit!
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Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away because of my groaning all day long;
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When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.
4 day and night your hand was heavy on me; the sap in me dried up as in a summer drought. (Selah)
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Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
5 When I acknowledged my sin to you, when I stopped concealing my guilt, and said, "I will confess my offenses to ADONAI"; then you, you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Selah)
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Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD .” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude
6 This is what everyone faithful should pray at a time when you can be found. Then, when the floodwaters are raging, they will not reach to him.
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Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
7 You are a hiding-place for me, you will keep me from distress; you will surround me with songs of deliverance. (Selah)
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For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
8 "I will instruct and teach you in this way that you are to go; I will give you counsel; my eyes will be watching you."
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The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
9 Don't be like a horse or mule that has no understanding, that has to be curbed with bit and bridle, or else it won't come near you.
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Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10 Many are the torments of the wicked, but grace surrounds those who trust in ADONAI.
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Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD .
11 Be glad in ADONAI; rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
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So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
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