1.What blessedness belongs to him
who truly is forgiv’n,
for whom transgressions have been cleared,
and covered is his sin.
How blessed is the one the LORD
accuses not of sin,
the man without deceit and guile,
whose heart is pure within.

2.I languished, silent in my guilt;
my days were filled with groans.
Your hand on me pressed day and night,
and heat dried up my bones.
My trespasses to you I owned,
hid not my wickedness;
I said, “I will before the LORD
transgressions now confess.”

3. You pardoned my iniquity
and took my guilt away;
and therefore while you may be found,
let godly people pray.
The gush of torrents will not harm;
you hide me, give me peace.
You keep me safe, surrounding me
with songs of my release.

4.Instruction I will give to you,
and teach the way to go.
My watchful eye will guide your steps;
my counsel you will know.
Be not like senseless mule or horse,
which cannot understand,
with bit and bridle must be curbed
to follow your command.

5.The sorrows of the wicked man
in number shall abound,
but those who trust in God the LORD,
his mercy will surround.
Be glad, you righteous, shout for joy,
and give the LORD your praise!
With upright hearts, O saints of God,
your joyful songs upraise!