Psalm 32

The Joy of Forgiveness

Of David. A Maskil.

1   How joyful is the one

whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered! a

2   How joyful is a person whom

the LORD does not charge with iniquity b

and in whose spirit is no deceit! c

3   When I kept silent, my bones became brittle

from my groaning all day long. d

4   For day and night your hand was heavy on me; e

my strength was drained A

as in the summer’s heat. f    Selah

5   Then I acknowledged my sin to you

and did not conceal my iniquity.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”

and you forgave the guilt of my sin. g    Selah

6   Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately. B,h

When great floodwaters come,

they will not reach him. i

7   You are my hiding place; j

you protect me from trouble. k

You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance.    Selah

8   I will instruct you and show you the way to go; l

with my eye on you, I will give counsel. m

9   Do not be like a horse or mule,

without understanding,

that must be controlled with bit and bridle

or else it will not come near you. n

10   Many pains come to the wicked, o

but the one who trusts in the LORD

will have faithful love surrounding him. p

11   Be glad in the LORD and rejoice,

you righteous ones;

shout for joy,

all you upright in heart. q