1 <By David. A contemplative psalm. > Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. NHEB — Psalm 32:1
2 Happy is the one to whom the LORD does not charge with sin, in whose spirit there is no deceit. NHEB — Psalm 32:2
3 When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. NHEB — Psalm 32:3
4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me to my destruction in the heat of summer. Selah. NHEB — Psalm 32:4
5 I acknowledged my sin to you. I did not hide my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. NHEB — Psalm 32:5
6 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. NHEB — Psalm 32:6
7 You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. NHEB — Psalm 32:7
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. NHEB — Psalm 32:8
9 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. NHEB — Psalm 32:9
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD. NHEB — Psalm 32:10
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous. Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. NHEB — Psalm 32:11