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Blessed is he
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the man
whose sin the Lord does not count
against him
and in whose spirit is no deceit.

When I kept silent,
my bones 'washed' away
through my groaning all day long.
For 'night and day'
your hand was heavy upon me;
my strength was sapped
as in the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and did not cover up my 'iniquities'

I said, "I will confess
my transgressions to the Lord"
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and you forgave
the guilt of my sin.

Therefore let everyone who is godly
pray to you
while you may be found;
surely when the mighty waters rise,
they will not reach him.
You are my hiding-place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of
deliverance.

I will instruct you and teach you in the
way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over
you.
Do not be like the horse or the mule,
which have no understanding
but must by 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 man who trust in
him.

Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you
righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!

When I kept silent,
(Be strong)
my bones 'washed' away
(and take heart)
through my groaning all day long.
(All you who hope in the Lord)
For 'night and day'
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...(Be strong and take heart....) From Psalm 31:24

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