Psalm 32

Psalm 32

Of David. A maskil.

Blessed are those

whose transgressions are forgiven,

whose sins are covered.^a

Blessed are those

whose sin the Lord does not count against them^b

and in whose spirit is no deceit.^c

When I kept silent,^d

my bones wasted away^e

through my groaning^f all day long.

For day and night

your hand was heavy^g on me;

my strength was sapped^h

as in the heat of summer.

Then I acknowledged my sin to you

and did not cover up my iniquity.ⁱ

I said, “I will confess^j

my transgressions^k to the Lord.”

And you forgave

the guilt of my sin.^l

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you

while you may be found;^m

surely the risingⁿ of the mighty waters^o

will not reach them.^p

You are my hiding place;^q

you will protect me from trouble^r

and surround me with songs of deliverance.^s

I will instruct^t you and teach you^u in the way you should go;

I will counsel you with my loving eye on^v you.

Do not be like the horse or the mule,

which have no understanding

but must be controlled by bit and bridle^w

or they will not come to you.

Many are the woes of the wicked,^x

but the Lord’s unfailing love

surrounds those who trust^y in him.

Rejoice in the Lord^z and be glad, you righteous;

sing, all you who are upright in heart!