Psalms

Chapter 32

The Joy of Forgiveness

Of David. A Maskil. [a]

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1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven,

whose sins are covered. [b]

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2 Blessed is the man

whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, [c]

in whose spirit there is no deceit.

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3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle

from my groaning all day long.

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4 For day and night

Your hand was heavy upon me;

my strength was drained [d]

as in the summer heat.

Selah

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5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You

and did not hide my iniquity.

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

and You forgave the guilt of my sin.

Selah

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6 Therefore let all the godly pray to You

while You may be found.

Surely when great waters rise,

they will not come near.

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7 You are my hiding place.

You protect me from trouble;

You surround me with songs of deliverance.

Selah

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8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;

I will give you counsel and watch over you.

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9 Do not be like the horse or mule,

which have no understanding;

they must be controlled with bit and bridle

to make them come to you.

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10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,

but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

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11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones;

shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

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