Psalm 32:1-11
A psalm by David; a maskil.
Blessed is the person
whose disobedience is forgiven
and whose sin is
pardoned.
Blessed is the person
whom the Lord no longer accuses of sin
and who has no
deceitful thoughts.
When I kept silent
{about my sins},
my bones began to
weaken because of my groaning all day long.
Day and night your
hand lay heavily on me.
My strength shriveled
in the summer heat.
Selah
I made my sins known to you, and I did not cover up my
guilt.
I decided to confess them to you, O Lord.
Then you forgave all my sins.
Selah
For this reason let all godly people pray to you
when you may be found.
Then raging floodwater will not reach them.
You are my hiding place.
You protect me from trouble.
You surround me with joyous songs of salvation.
Selah
{The Lord says,}
"I will instruct
you.
I will teach you the
way that you should go.
I will advise you as
my eyes watch over you.
Don't be stubborn
like a horse or mule.
{They need} a bit and
bridle in their mouth to restrain them,
or they will not come
near you."
Many heartaches await
wicked people,
but mercy surrounds
those who trust the Lord.
Be glad and find joy
in the Lord, you righteous people.
Sing with joy, all
whose motives are decent. (GWT)
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This reading is taken from 30 Scripture Readings
God’s Word® Translation. Copyright © 1995 by God’s Word to
the Nations. Published by Baker Book House. Used by permission.
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