Psalm 32
Davidic. A * Maskil.
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered! w
the Lord does not charge with sin x
and in whose spirit is no deceit! y
3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long. z
4 For day and night Your hand was heavy on me; a
my strength was drained b
as in the summer’s heat. c * Selah
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You
and did not conceal my iniquity.
I said,
“I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and You took away the * guilt of my sin. d Selah
6 Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You
at a time that You may be found. e f
When great floodwaters come,
they will not reach him. g
7 You are my hiding place; h
You protect me from trouble. i
You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah
8 I will instruct you and show you the way to go; j
with My eye on you, I will give counsel. k
9 Do not be like a horse or mule,
without understanding,
that must be controlled with bit and bridle
or else it will not come near you. l
10 Many pains come to the wicked, m
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him. n
11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
you righteous ones;
shout for joy,
all you upright in heart. o