Hebrew Names Version HNV
The Message Bible MSG
1 <<By David. A maskil.>> Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
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Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be - you get a fresh start, your slate's wiped clean.
2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD doesn't impute iniquity, In whose spirit there is no deceit.
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Count yourself lucky - God holds nothing against you and you're holding nothing back from him.
3 When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
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When I kept it all inside, my bones turned to powder, my words became daylong groans.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me. My strength was sapped in the heat of summer. Selah.
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The pressure never let up; all the juices of my life dried up.
5 I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn't hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD, And you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
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Then I let it all out; I said, "I'll make a clean breast of my failures to God." Suddenly the pressure was gone - my guilt dissolved, my sin disappeared.
6 For this, let everyone that is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him.
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These things add up. Every one of us needs to pray; when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts we'll be on high ground, untouched.
7 You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
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God's my island hideaway, keeps danger far from the shore, throws garlands of hosannas around my neck.
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
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Let me give you some good advice; I'm looking you in the eye and giving it to you straight:
9 Don't be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, Whose are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.
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"Don't be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track."
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, But he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him.
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God-defiers are always in trouble; God-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
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Celebrate God. Sing together - everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof!
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