Psalms 32

Psalm 32 ESV

1The blessedness of him whose sins are forgiven. 3Confession of sins giveth ease to the conscience. 8David exhorteth others to a well-regulated conduct by the blessings which attend it.
A Maskila of David.
1 1Blessed is the one whose 2transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord 1counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit 2there is no deceit.
3 For when I kept silent, my 1bones wasted away through my 2groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your 1hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried upa as by the heat of summer. Selah
5 I 1acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I 2will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
6 Therefore let everyone who is 1godly offer prayer to you at a time when you 2may be found; surely in the rush of 3great waters, they shall not reach him.
7 You are a 1hiding place for me; you preserve me from 2trouble; you surround me with 3shouts of deliverance. Selah
8 I will 1instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will 2counsel you with my eye upon you.
9 1Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with 2bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
10 1Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who 2trusts in the Lord.
11 1Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and 2shout for joy, all you 3upright in heart!
Psalms 32

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