1 How joyful is the one

whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered!i

2 How joyful is a person whom

the Lord does not charge with iniquityj

and in whose spirit is no deceit!k

3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle

from my groaning all day long.l

4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me;m

my strength was drainedB

as in the summer’s heat.n

Selah

5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you*

and did not conceal my iniquity.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”

and you forgave the guilt of my sin.o

Selah

6 Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately.C,p

When great floodwaters come,

they will not reach him.q