Thematic Bible

Psalm 32:1

Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered!

Psalm 32:2

How joyful is the man
the Lord does not charge with sin
and in whose spirit is no deceit!

Psalm 32:3

When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long.

Psalm 32:4

For day and night Your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was drained
as in the summer’s heat.Selah

Psalm 32:5

Then I acknowledged my sin to You
and did not conceal my iniquity.
I said,
“I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and You took away the guilt of my sin.Selah

Psalm 32:6

Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You
at a time that You may be found.
When great floodwaters come,
they will not reach him.

Psalm 32:7

You are my hiding place;
You protect me from trouble.
You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance.Selah

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and show you the way to go;
with My eye on you, I will give counsel.

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like a horse or mule,
without understanding,
that must be controlled with bit and bridle
or else it will not come near you.

Psalm 32:10

Many pains come to the wicked,
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.

Psalm 32:11

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
you righteous ones;
shout for joy,
all you upright in heart.