1By David. A contemplative psalm. 2Blessed is the man to whom JEHOVAH doesn't impute iniquity, 3When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.¶ 4For day and night your hand was heavy on me. 5I acknowledged my sin to you. 6For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. 7You are my hiding place. 8I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. 9Do not be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, 10Many sorrows come to the wicked, 11Be glad in JEHOVAH, and rejoice, you righteous!