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 Happy are they to whom the imputes no guilt, * and in whose spirit there is no guile!

While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, * because of my groaning all day long.

For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; * my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.

Then I acknowledged my sin to you, * and did not conceal my guilt.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the .” * Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.

Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble; * when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.

You are my hiding&#8209;place; you preserve me from trouble; * you surround me with shouts of deliverance.

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; * I will guide you with my eye.

Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; * who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you.”

Great are the tribulations of the wicked; * but mercy embraces those who trust in the.

Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the ; * shout for joy, all who are true of heart.