| Berean Study Bible | New International Version |
| 1Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. | 1Of David. A maskil. Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. |
| 2Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. | 2Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. |
| 3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. | 3When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. |
| 4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah | 4For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. |
| 5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah | 5Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin. |
| 6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. | 6Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. |
| 7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah | 7You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. |
| 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. | 8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. |
| 9Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. | 9Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. |
| 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. | 10Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. |
| 11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. | 11Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! |
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