Psalms 32

1Blessed is the person whose wrongs are forgiven. Blessed is the person whose sin is covered.

2Blessed is the person the LORD does not hold guilty. Blessed is the person who has no lies in their spirit.

3When I kept silent about my sin, my bones grew weak. I groaned all day long.

4Day and night Your hand was heavy on me. My strength dried up like a field in summer heat. Pause and think.

5Then I told You my sin. I did not hide my wrong. I said: I will tell the LORD my sins. And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Pause and think.

6Because of this, everyone who is faithful should pray to You. Pray while You can be found. When the great floods rise, the water will not reach that person.

7You are my hiding place. You keep me safe from trouble. You surround me with songs of rescue. Pause and think.

8The LORD says: I will teach you and show you the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye.

9Do not be like a horse or a mule that has no understanding. They must be controlled with a bit and bridle. Otherwise they will not come near you.

10The wicked have many sorrows. But those who trust in the LORD are surrounded by His mercy.

11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you who do what is right. Shout for joy, all you who are honest in heart.