3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long.
4For day and night
Your hand was heavy upon me;
my strength was drained
as in the summer heat.
5Then 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.
— Psalm 32:3-5

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