New Living Translation NLT
Young's Literal Translation YLT
1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
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By David. -- An Instruction. O the happiness of him whose transgression [is] forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
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O the happiness of a man, To whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.
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When I have kept silence, become old have my bones, Through my roaring all the day.
4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
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When by day and by night Thy hand is heavy upon me, My moisture hath been changed Into the droughts of summer. Selah.
5 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
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My sin I cause Thee to know, And mine iniquity I have not covered. I have said, `I confess concerning My transgressions to Jehovah,' And Thou -- Thou hast taken away, The iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
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For this doth every saintly one pray to Thee, As the time to find. Surely at an overflowing of many waters, Unto him they come not.
7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
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Thou [art] a hiding-place for me, From distress Thou dost keep me, [With] songs of deliverance dost compass me. Selah.
8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
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I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
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Be ye not as a horse -- as a mule, Without understanding, With bridle and bit, its ornaments, to curb, Not to come near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD .
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Many [are] the pains of the wicked; As to him who is trusting in Jehovah, Kindness doth compass him.
11 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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Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous, And sing, all ye upright of heart!