Psalms 32

1 A psalm of David. How happy are those whose wrongs are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

2 How happy are those whose sins the Lord does not count against them, those who do not act deceptively.

3 When I kept quiet, my body fell apart as I groaned in distress all day long.

4 You beat me day and night, my strength dried up as in the heat of summer. (Selah)

5 Then I confessed my sins to you. I did not hide the wrongs I had done. I said to myself, “I will confess my disobedience to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sins. (Selah)

6 Therefore let all who are faithful pray to you while there's time, so when trouble comes in like a flood it will not overwhelm them.

7 For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. (Selah)

8 “I will instruct you, teaching you the way to follow. I will advise you, watching out for you.

9 You mustn't be like a horse or a mule that doesn't know which way to go without a bit or a bridle. Otherwise they can't be controlled.”

10 The wicked have many problems, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by his never-failing love.

11 So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!