Psalms 32

1 A Psalm of David. Maschil. Happy is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is pardoned.

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

2 Happy is the man unto whom the LORD counteth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

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

3 When I kept silence, my bones wore away through my groaning all the day long.

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

4 For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me; my sap was turned as in the droughts of summer. (Selah)

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

5 I acknowledged my sin unto Thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid; I said: 'I will make confession concerning my transgressions unto the LORD' — and Thou, Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. (Selah)

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.

6 For this let every one that is godly pray unto Thee in a time when Thou mayest be found; surely, when the great waters overflow, they will not reach unto him.

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

7 Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; with songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. (Selah)

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

8 'I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go; I will give counsel, Mine eye being upon thee.'

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

9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, that they come not near unto thee.

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.

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about.

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

11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

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