Blessed is the one    whose transgressions are forgiven,    whose sins are covered.Blessed is the one    whose sin the Lord does not count against them    and in whose spirit is no deceit.

When I kept silent,    my bones wasted away    through my groaning all day long.For day and night    your hand was heavy on me;my strength was sapped    as in the heat of summer.

Then I acknowledged my sin to you    and did not cover up my iniquity.I said, “I will confess    my transgressions to the Lord.”And you forgave    the guilt of my sin.

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you    while you may be found;surely the rising of the mighty waters    will not reach them.You are my hiding place;    you will protect me from trouble    and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Psalm 32:1-7