What blessedness for him whose guilt Has all forgiven been! When his transgressions pardoned are And covered is his sin O blessed the man 'gainst who the Lord Counts no iniquity And in whose spirit there is not Deceit or treachery When I kept silent, my bones aged My groaning filled each day Your hand oppressed me day and night My moisture dried away Then I to You admitted sin Hid not my guiltiness I said, "I will before the Lord Transgressions now confess" Then You did all my sin forgive And take my guilt away For this when You are near at hand Let all the godly pray The rising floods will harm him not You are my hiding place And You will comfort me with songs Of victory and grace Instruction I will give to you And teach you as you go My watchful eye will guide your steps My counsel you will know Be not like senseless horse or mule Which if you would subdue You must with bit and bridle hold To bring him close to you The wicked many pangs endure But steadfast cov'nant love Encircles every man whose trust Is in the Lord above Be glad and shout, you righteous ones And in the Lord rejoice! And all whose hearts are just and true Sing out with joyful voice