Psalm 32

Psalm 32

The Joy of Forgiveness

Of David. A Maskil.

1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered.*

2 Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity

and in whose spirit there is no deceit.*

3 While I kept silent, my body wasted away

through my groaning all day long.*

4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;

my strength was dried uph as by the heat of summer.   Selah*

5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you,

and I did not hide my iniquity;

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”

and you forgave the guilt of my sin.   Selah*

6 Therefore let all who are faithful

offer prayer to you;

at a time of distress,i the rush of mighty waters

shall not reach them.*

7 You are a hiding place for me;

you preserve me from trouble;

you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.   Selah*

8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;

I will counsel you with my eye upon you.*

9 Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding,

whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle,

else it will not stay near you.*

10 Many are the torments of the wicked,

but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.*

11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous,

and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.*