Psalms 32:1-7 ▼

1 A Psalm of David. A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem. Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven, And whose sin is covered.

2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute wickedness, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.

3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all the day long.

4 For day and night Your hand [of displeasure] was heavy upon me; My energy (vitality, strength) was drained away as with the burning heat of summer. Selah.

5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And I did not hide my wickedness; I said, “I will confess [all] my transgressions to the LORD”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

6 Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You [for forgiveness] in a time when You [are near and] may be found; Surely when the great waters [of trial and distressing times] overflow they will not reach [the spirit in] him.

7 You are my hiding place; You, LORD, protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah.