Psalms 32
1 A Psalm of David. Maschil. Happy is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is pardoned.
A psalm of David. How happy are those whose wrongs 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.
How happy are those whose sins the Lord does not count against them, those who do not act deceptively.
3 When I kept silence, my bones wore away through my groaning all the day long.
When I kept quiet, my body fell apart as I groaned in distress 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)
You beat me day and night, my strength dried up as in the heat of summer. (Selah)
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 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 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 who are faithful pray to you while there's time, so when trouble comes in like a flood it will not overwhelm them.
7 Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; with songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. (Selah)
For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. (Selah)
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, teaching you the way to follow. I will advise you, watching out for 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.
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 he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about.
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, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!
