Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. When I kept silence my bones waxed old Through my groaning all the day long. For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; My moisture was turned into the drought of summer, Yet I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and my iniquity I did not conceal. I said, I confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; Thou forgavest the burthen of my sin. For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee While mercy may yet be found; The floods of mighty waters shall not come nigh unto him. Thou art my hiding-place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: But he that trusteth in Jehovah shall be surrounded with mercy. Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye upright in heart.—Ps. xxxii. His peace and joy increasing, as he poured out his soul in prayer before the Lord, he continued; Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless Jehovah, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits; Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, Who healeth all thy diseases, Who redeemeth thy life from destruction, Who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercy, Who satisfieth thy desire with good things, So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Jehovah executeth righteousness And judgment for those that are oppressed. He made known his ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel. Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Long suffering and plenteous in mercy. He will not always call to judgment, Nor keep his anger for ever. He dealeth not with us according to our sins, Nor rewardeth us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his mercy towards them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, So far hath he removed our transgressions from us. As a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth those that fear him. For he knoweth our frame, He remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; And the place thereof knoweth it no more. The mercy of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon those that fear him, And his righteousness unto children’s children; To such as keep his covenant, To those who remember his commandments to do them. Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all. Praise Jehovah, ye his angels, Mighty ones, that do his commands, Hearkening to the voice of his word! Praise Jehovah, all his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure! Praise Jehovah, all his works, In all places of his dominion! Praise Jehovah, O my soul!—Ps. ciii.