The Joy of Forgiveness (Romans 4:1–12)
1 DRA To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. BSB BSB: Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
2 DRA Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile. BSB BSB: Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3 DRA Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long. BSB BSB: When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.
4 DRA For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened. BSB BSB: For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah
5 DRA I have acknowledged my sin to thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord: and thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin. BSB BSB: Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
6 DRA For this shall every one that is holy pray to thee in a seasonable time. And yet in a flood of many waters, they shall not come nigh unto him. BSB BSB: Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
7 DRA Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me. BSB BSB: You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
8 DRA I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee. BSB BSB: I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
9 DRA Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto thee. BSB BSB: Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.
10 DRA Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord. BSB BSB: Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
11 DRA Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart. BSB BSB: Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
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