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Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven
Blessed is the one whose sins are covered
Blessed is the one in whose spirit is no deceit
And whose sin the Lord does not count against them leaving sin not discovered

When I kept silent my bones wasted away
Through my groaning all day long
For day and night Your hand was heavy on me
My strength was sapped as in the heat of summer, I’m not strong

Then I acknowledged my sin to You
And did not cover up my iniquity
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”
And You forgave the guilt of me

Therefore let all the faithful pray to You
While You may be found
Surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them
Look for Him while He’s around

You are my hiding place
You will protect me from trouble
And surround me with songs of deliverance
Even if troubles’re doubled

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you
Do not be like the horse or the mule which have no understanding
But must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you

Many are the woes of the wicked
But the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in Lord
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous
Sing, all you who are upright in heart! Praise the Lord