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How happy are those whose wrongs are forgiven, whose sins are covered.*
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How happy are those whose sins the Lord does not count against them, those who do not act deceptively.
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When I kept quiet,* my body fell apart as I groaned in distress all day long.
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You beat me day and night,* my strength dried up as in the heat of summer. Selah.
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Then I confessed my sins to you. I did not hide the wrongs I had done. I said to myself, “I will confess my disobedience to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sins. Selah.
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Therefore let all who are faithful pray to you while there's time, so when trouble comes in like a flood it will not overwhelm them.
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For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. Selah.
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“I* will instruct you, teaching you the way to follow. I will advise you, watching out for you.
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You mustn't be like a horse or a mule that doesn't know which way to go without a bit or a bridle. Otherwise they can't be controlled.”*
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The wicked have many problems, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by his never-failing love.
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So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!