Confession and Forgiveness[a]
whose wrongs are pardoned.
2 Happy is the one whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong
and who is free from all deceit.
I was worn out from crying all day long.
4 Day and night you punished me, Lord;
my strength was completely drained,
as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.
I did not conceal my wrongdoings.
I decided to confess them to you,
and you forgave all my sins.
when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in,
it will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place;
you will save me from trouble.
I sing aloud of your salvation,
because you protect me.
I will instruct you and advise you.
9 Don’t be stupid like a horse or a mule,
which must be controlled with a bit and bridle
to make it submit.”
but those who trust in the Lord
are protected by his constant love.
11 You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice
because of what the Lord has done.
You that obey him, shout for joy!
Footnotes
- Psalm 32:1 HEBREW TITLE: A poem by David.
- Psalm 32:6 Some ancient translations need; Hebrew finding only.