Psalm 32
Psalm 32:1[1] How fortunate is the one whose crime is forgiven, whose failure[2] is covered!
Psalm 32:2 How fortunate is a person whom Yahveh does not charge with violation and in whose breath is no deceit!
Psalm 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wore thin from my groaning all day long
Psalm 32:4 because your hand was heavy on me day and night; my strength was drained as by the summer’s heat. (Selah).
Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my violation. I said, “I will confess my crime to Yahveh,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Selah).
Psalm 32:6 This is why everyone faithful should pray to you immediately. When great floodwaters come, they will not capture him.
Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. (Selah).
Psalm 32:8 I will give you insight and show you the road to walk on; with my eye on you, I will consult with you.
Psalm 32:9 Do not be like a horse or mule, without perception, that must be controlled with bit and bridle or else it will not come near you.
Psalm 32:10 Many times of anguish[3] will come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in Yahveh has covenant faithfulness surrounding him.
Psalm 32:11 Be happy in Yahveh and celebrate, you righteous ones; give a ringing cry, all you upright in heart.
[1]superscription: Of David. A Maskil.
[2]חֲטָאָה = failure. Psalm 32:1; 40:6.
[3]מַכְאֹב = anguish. Psalm 32:10; 38:17.
links:
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