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[Of David Poem] How blessed are those whose offence is forgiven, whose sin blotted out.
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How blessed are those to whom Yahweh imputes no guilt, whose spirit harbours no deceit.
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I said not a word, but my bones wasted away from groaning all the day;
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day and night your hand lay heavy upon me; my heart grew parched as stubble in summer drought. Pause
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I made my sin known to you, did not conceal my guilt. I said, 'I shall confess my offence to Yahweh.' And you, for your part, took away my guilt, forgave my sin. Pause
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That is why each of your faithful ones prays to you in time of distress. Even if great floods overflow, they will never reach your faithful.
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You are a refuge for me, you guard me in trouble, with songs of deliverance you surround me. Pause
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I shall instruct you and teach you the way to go; I shall not take my eyes off you.
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Be not like a horse or a mule; that does not understand bridle or bit; if you advance to master them, there is no means of bringing them near.
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Countless troubles are in store for the wicked, but one who trusts in Yahweh is enfolded in his faithful love.
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Rejoice in Yahweh, exult all you upright, shout for joy, you honest of heart.
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