Psa 32 | BSB | STEP | Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psalms 32

The Providence of God

1 Of David. A Maskil. ^{▼▼Probably a musical or liturgical term; here and in Psalms 42, 44, 45, 52-55, 74, 78, 88, 89, and 142} Blessed is he whose transgressions ^{▼▼LXX lawless acts} are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained ^{▼▼Or my vitality was turned} as in the summer heat. Selah 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah 6 Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. 7 You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.

Selah 8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel [and] watch over you. 9 Do not be like the horse or mule, [which] have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle [to make] them come to you. 10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. 11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.