The Joy of Forgiveness
A
Psalm
of David. A Contemplation.
1 Blessedishewhosetransgressionisforgiven,
Whosesiniscovered.
2 Blessedisthe man to whom theLorddoes not impute iniquity,
# Andin whose spiritthereisno deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old
Through my groaning all the day long.
4 For day and night Yourhand was heavy upon me;
My vitality was turned into the drought of summer.
Selah
5 I acknowledged my sin to You,
And my iniquity I have not hidden.
# I said, “I will confess my transgressions to theLord,”
And You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Selah
6 For this cause everyone who is godly shallpray to You
In a time when You may be found;
Surely in a flood of great waters
They shall not come near him.
7 Youaremy hiding place;
You shall preserve me from trouble;
# You shall surround me withsongs of deliverance.
Selah
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.
9 Do not be like thehorseorlike the mule,
Whichhave no understanding,
Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle,
Else they will not come near you.
10 Many sorrowsshallbeto the wicked;
# Buthe who trusts in theLord, mercy shall surround him.
11 Be glad in theLordand rejoice, you righteous;
And shout for joy, allyouupright in heart!