Psalm, 32

Of David. Masʹkil.^*1

¹ Happy is the one whose transgression is pardoned, whose sin is covered.^*1

² Happy is the man whom Jehovah does not charge with guilt, In whose spirit there is no deceit.

³ When I kept silent, my bones wasted away because of my groaning all day long.

⁴ For day and night your hand^*1 was heavy upon me. My strength evaporated^*2 like water in the dry summer heat. (Selah)

⁵ Finally I confessed my sin to you; I did not cover my error. I said: “I will confess my transgressions to Jehovah.” And you pardoned the error of my sins. (Selah)

⁶ This is why every loyal one will pray to you While you may yet be found. Then even the floodwaters will not reach him.

⁷ You are a hiding place for me; You will safeguard me from distress. You will surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. (Selah)

⁸ “I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give you advice with my eye upon you.

⁹ Do not become like a horse or a mule, without understanding, Whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter Before it will come near to you.”

¹⁰ Many are the pains of the wicked; But the one trusting in Jehovah is surrounded by His loyal love.

¹¹ Rejoice in Jehovah and be joyful, you righteous ones; Shout joyfully, all you who are upright in heart.