By David. A contemplative psalm.

32:1 Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven,

whose sin is covered.

32:2 Blessed is the man to whom Yahweh doesn't impute iniquity,

in whose spirit there is no deceit.

32:3 When I kept silence, 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 in the heat of summer.

Selah.

32:5 I acknowledged my sin to you.

I didn't hide my iniquity.

I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh,

and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.

Selah.

32:6 For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found.

Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him.

32:7 You are my hiding place.

You will preserve me from trouble.

You will surround me with songs of deliverance.

Selah.

32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go.

I will counsel you with my eye on you.

32:9 Don't be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding,

who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.

32:10 Many sorrows come to the wicked,

but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh.

32:11 Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous!

Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!