The Joy of Forgiveness
(Romans 4:1–12)

1Of David. A Maskil.†

1 Blessed is he with transgression lifted,

with sin is covered.†

2Blessed is the man

for whom YHWH does not reckon iniquity,†

and in his spirit is no deceit.

3When I remained silent, my bones were worn out

by my groaning all the day.

4For day and night

Your hand was heavy upon me;

my juice was overturned,†

as in the drought of summer.

Selah

5I made known to You my sin,

and my iniquity I did not hide;

I said, “I will make confession over my transgressions to YHWH,”

and You forgave the guilt of my sin.

Selah

6upon thus, let every godly one pray to You,

in a time to find;

even with a flood of great waters toward him,

they shall not touch him.

7You are a hiding place unto me;

from distress you keep me;

with shouts of deliverance, You will surround me.

Selah

8I will instruct you and direct you in the way that you should go;

with My eye I will give counsel concerning you.

9You⁺ should not be like a horse,

like a mule without understanding,

with bit and bridle to curb its ornaments,

that there is no coming near to you.

10Many are the pains of the wicked,

and the one trusting in YHWH, loving devotion shall surround him.

11Be glad in YHWH and rejoice, O righteous ones,

and shout for joy, all upright of heart!