Psalms 32

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

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

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

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

5I acknowledged my sin unto Thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid; I said: ‘I will make confession concerning my transgressions unto YHWH’— And Thou, Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah

6For 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.

7Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; With songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. 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.’

9Be 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.

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

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