4. Day and night you punished me, Lord;my strength was completely drained,as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.
5. Then I confessed my sins to you;I did not conceal my wrongdoings.I decided to confess them to you,and you forgave all my sins.
6. So all your loyal people should pray to you in times of need;when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in,it will not reach them.
7. You are my hiding place;you will save me from trouble.I sing aloud of your salvation,because you protect me.
8. The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you should go;I will instruct you and advise you.
9. Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule,which must be controlled with a bit and bridleto make it submit.”