1 By David. A contemplative psalm.
2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD doesn’t impute iniquity,
3 When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me.
5 I acknowledged my sin to you.
6 For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found.
7 You are my hiding place.
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go.
9 Don’t be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding,
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked,
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous!