Psalms 31

1By David; concerning understanding. Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, And whose sins are covered.

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2Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not take into account, And in whose mouth there is no deceit.

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3Because I kept silent, my bones grew old From my groaning all the day long;

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4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; I became miserable when the thorn pierced me. (Pause)

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5I made known my sin, And I did not hide my transgression; I said, "I will confess my transgression to the Lord," And You forgave the ungodliness of my sin. (Pause)

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6For this cause, every one who is holy will pray to Him in a well-fitted time; Surely they will not draw near to Him in a flood of many waters.

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7You are my refuge from the oppression of those who surround me; O my exceeding joy, redeem me from those who encircle me. (Pause)

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8"I will give you understanding, and I will teach you in the way you should walk; I will fix My eyes on you.

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9Do not be like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding; You squeeze their jaws with bit and bridle, Lest they come near you."

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10Many are the scourges of the sinner, But he who hopes in the Lord, mercy shall encircle him.

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11Be glad in the Lord and rejoice greatly, O righteous ones, And boast, all you upright in heart.

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