Psalms 32

¹ [Of David Poem] How blessed are those whose offence is forgiven, whose sin blotted out.

² How blessed are those to whom Yahweh imputes no guilt, whose spirit harbours no deceit.

³ I said not a word, but my bones wasted away from groaning al the day;

⁴ day and night your hand lay heavy upon me; my heart grew parched as stubble in summerdrought.Pause

⁵ I made my sin known to you, did not conceal my guilt. I said, 'I shal confess my offence to Yahweh.'And you, for your part, took away my guilt, forgave my sin.Pause

⁶ That is why each of your faithful ones prays to you in time of distress. Even if great floods overflow,they will never reach your faithful.

⁷ You are a refuge for me, you guard me in trouble, with songs of deliverance you surround me.Pause

⁸ I shal instruct you and teach you the way to go; I shall not take my eyes off you.

⁹ Be not like a horse or a mule; that does not understand bridle or bit; if you advance to master them,there is no means of bringing them near.

¹⁰ Countless troubles are in store for the wicked, but one who trusts in Yahweh is enfolded in his faithfullove.

¹¹ Rejoice in Yahweh, exult al you upright, shout for joy, you honest of heart.