Revised Standard Version RSV
Good News Translation GNT
1 A Psalm of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
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Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned.
2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, 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 declared not my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.
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When I did not confess my sins, I was worn out from crying all day long.
4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of 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 acknowledged my sin to thee, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"; then thou didst forgive the guilt of 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 Therefore let every one who is godly offer prayer to thee; at a time of distress, in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach 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 Thou art a hiding place for me, thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost encompass me with deliverance. [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 instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
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The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you.
9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not keep with you.
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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 Many are the pangs of the wicked; but steadfast love surrounds him who trusts 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, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
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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!
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.