Psalms 32

1 A Psalm of David. Maschil. Happy is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is pardoned.

[By David. A contemplative psalm.] Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

2 Happy is the man unto whom the LORD counteth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

Happy is the one to whom Jehovah does not charge with sin, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

3 When I kept silence, my bones wore away through my groaning all the day long.

When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.

4 For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me; my sap was turned as in the droughts of summer. (Selah)

For day and night your hand was heavy on me to my destruction in the heat of summer. (Selah)

5 I acknowledged my sin unto Thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid; I said: 'I will make confession concerning my transgressions unto the LORD' — and Thou, Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. (Selah)

I acknowledged my sin to you. I did not hide my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to Jehovah," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Selah)

6 For this let every one that is godly pray unto Thee in a time when Thou mayest be found; surely, when the great waters overflow, they will not reach unto him.

For this, let everyone who is faithful pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him.

7 Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; with songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. (Selah)

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

8 'I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go; I will give counsel, Mine eye being upon thee.'

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, that they come not near unto thee.

Do not be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about.

Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Jehovah.

11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, you righteous. Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.