32:1 [Of David. A maskil.*] Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / *Title: Probably a literary or musical term
32:2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
32:4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.* / *The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.
32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
32:6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.
32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
32:9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
32:10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.
32:11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!