Psalm 32 - Modern English Version

A Psalm of David. A Contemplative Maskil.

¹ Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

² Blessed is the man against whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

³ When I kept silent, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.

⁴ For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was turned into the drought of summer.   Selah

⁵ I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not conceal. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.   Selah

⁶ For this cause everyone who is godly will pray to You in a time when You may be found; surely in the flood of great waters, they shall not reach him.

⁷ You are my hiding place; You will preserve me from trouble; You will surround me with songs of deliverance.    Selah

⁸ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

⁹ Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be restrained with bit and bridle, or they will not come near you.

¹⁰ Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but lovingkindness will surround the man who trusts in the Lord.

¹¹ Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; and shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!