Psalm 32

Psalm 32

The Joy of Forgiveness

Of David. A Maskil.

¹Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered.^*

²Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity

and in whose spirit there is no deceit.^*

³While I kept silent, my body wasted away

through my groaning all day long.^*

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

my strength was dried up^h as by the heat of summer.   Selah^*

⁵Then 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^*

⁶Therefore let all who are faithful

offer prayer to you;

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

shall not reach them.^*

⁷You are a hiding place for me;

you preserve me from trouble;

you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.   Selah^*

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

I will counsel you with my eye upon you.^*

⁹Do 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.^*

¹⁰Many are the torments of the wicked,

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

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

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