How blessed the one who has received

How blessed the one who has received forgiveness for his sin! Whose sins are covered from God’s face, Whose debt is cancelled in God’s grace; there’s no deceit in him.

When I kept silent, all my bones with groaning were worn out. Beneath your hand I felt entrapped Both day and night; my strength was sapped as in a summer drought.

Then I laid bare my sin to you, the guilt that lay within. I said, “O LORD, I have transgressed”— And you forgave when I confessed; you pardoned all my sin.

So let the godly pray to you while you are to be found. Surely when waves are sweeping past And mighty waters rising fast, you’ll keep them safe and sound.

You are my hiding-place, O LORD, my true security. You keep me safe in troubled days; You circle me with joyful praise when you have set me free.

I will instruct you by my word and guide you in my way. My counsel I will give to you; My eye will keep your path in view and watch you day by day.

Do not be like the horse or mule which cannot understand; They must be curbed and kept in check As bit and bridle turn their neck, to go where you command.

The wicked’s woes will much increase; but those who trust the LORD His cov’nant mercy will surround. You righteous, let your joy abound and praise the LORD your God.