1 By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!
2 How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3 When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long.
4 For day and night you tormented me; you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah)
5 Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, "I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord." And then you forgave my sins. (Selah)
6 For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)