1. To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
2. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3. Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long.
4. For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened.
5. I have acknowledged my sin to Thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord: and Thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.
6. For this shall every one that is holy pray to Thee in a seasonable time. And yet in a flood of many waters, they shall not come nigh unto Him.
7. Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.
8. I will give Thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which Thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon Thee.
9. Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto Thee.
2. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3. Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long.
4. For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened.
5. I have acknowledged my sin to Thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord: and Thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.
6. For this shall every one that is holy pray to Thee in a seasonable time. And yet in a flood of many waters, they shall not come nigh unto Him.
7. Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.
8. I will give Thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which Thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon Thee.
9. Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto Thee.
10. Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress;
my eye is worn out with grief,
as are my soul and my inward parts.
11. My life is consumed with sorrow,
and my years with sighing;
my strength is spent because of my iniquity,
and my bones waste away.
12. All my adversaries have made me an object of reproach;
a burden to my neighbors,
an object of terror to my friends.
13. I am forgotten, like a dead man, far from hearts;
I am like a broken vessel.
14. For I have heard the evil reports of the crowd,
the terror that reigns all around,
while they take counsel against me:
they plot to take my life.
15. But I trust in Thee, Yahweh;
I say: “Thou art my God!”
16. My destiny is in Thy hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and my persecutors!
my eye is worn out with grief,
as are my soul and my inward parts.
11. My life is consumed with sorrow,
and my years with sighing;
my strength is spent because of my iniquity,
and my bones waste away.
12. All my adversaries have made me an object of reproach;
a burden to my neighbors,
an object of terror to my friends.
13. I am forgotten, like a dead man, far from hearts;
I am like a broken vessel.
14. For I have heard the evil reports of the crowd,
the terror that reigns all around,
while they take counsel against me:
they plot to take my life.
15. But I trust in Thee, Yahweh;
I say: “Thou art my God!”
16. My destiny is in Thy hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and my persecutors!
17. Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant;
save me by Thy grace!
18. Yahweh, let me not be put to shame when I call upon Thee!
Let the wicked be put to shame!
Let them go down in silence to Sheol!
19. Let lying lips be struck dumb,
which speak arrogantly against the righteous,
with pride and contempt.
20. How great is Thy goodness,
which Thou hast in store for those who fear Thee,
which Thou showest to those who take refuge in Thee,
in the sight of the children of men!
21. Thou shelterest them in the refuge of Thy presence,
from the plots of men;
Thou hidest them in Thy tent,
safe from the tongues that assail them.
22. Blessed be Yahweh!
For He hath shown His grace toward me,
by setting me in a fortified city.
23. I said in my distress:
“I am cast far from Thy sight!”
But Thou hast heard the voice of my supplications,
when I cried unto Thee.
save me by Thy grace!
18. Yahweh, let me not be put to shame when I call upon Thee!
Let the wicked be put to shame!
Let them go down in silence to Sheol!
19. Let lying lips be struck dumb,
which speak arrogantly against the righteous,
with pride and contempt.
20. How great is Thy goodness,
which Thou hast in store for those who fear Thee,
which Thou showest to those who take refuge in Thee,
in the sight of the children of men!
21. Thou shelterest them in the refuge of Thy presence,
from the plots of men;
Thou hidest them in Thy tent,
safe from the tongues that assail them.
22. Blessed be Yahweh!
For He hath shown His grace toward me,
by setting me in a fortified city.
23. I said in my distress:
“I am cast far from Thy sight!”
But Thou hast heard the voice of my supplications,
when I cried unto Thee.
24. Love Yahweh, all ye who are pious toward Him.
Yahweh preserves the faithful,
and punishes the proud severely.
25. Be of good courage, and let your heart be strengthened,
all ye who hope in Yahweh!
Yahweh preserves the faithful,
and punishes the proud severely.
25. Be of good courage, and let your heart be strengthened,
all ye who hope in Yahweh!