Psalms 32

1 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

A psalm of David. How happy are those whose wrongs are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

2 Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

How happy are those whose sins the Lord does not count against them, those who do not act deceptively.

3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.

When I kept quiet, my body fell apart as I groaned in distress all day long.

4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat.

You beat me day and night, my strength dried up as in the heat of summer. (Selah)

5 Then 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.

Then I confessed my sins to you. I did not hide the wrongs I had done. I said to myself, “I will confess my disobedience to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sins. (Selah)

6 Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

Therefore let all who are faithful pray to you while there's time, so when trouble comes in like a flood it will not overwhelm them.

7 You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.

For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. (Selah)

8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

“I will instruct you, teaching you the way to follow. I will advise you, watching out for you.

9 Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.

You mustn't be like a horse or a mule that doesn't know which way to go without a bit or a bridle. Otherwise they can't be controlled.”

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

The wicked have many problems, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by his never-failing love.

11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!