| International Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. | 1Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! |
| 2How blessed is the person against whom the LORD does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. | 2Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! |
| 3When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away by my groaning all day long. | 3When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. |
| 4For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude | 4Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude |
| 5My sin I acknowledged to you; my iniquity I did not hide. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin! Interlude | 5Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude |
| 6Therefore every godly person should pray to you at such a time. Surely a flood of great waters will not reach him. | 6Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment. |
| 7You are my hiding place; you will deliver me from trouble and surround me with shouts of deliverance. Interlude | 7For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude |
| 8I will instruct you and teach you concerning the path you should walk; I will direct you with my eye. | 8The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. |
| 9Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you. | 9Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” |
| 10The wicked have many sorrows, but gracious love surrounds those who trust in the LORD. | 10Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD. |
| 11Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart! | 11So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! |
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