32 A song[fn] by David.

32 Blessed is the person whose transgression is forgiven,

≈whose disobedience is covered.

2 Blessed is the person to whom Yahweh calculates no guilt

≈and in whose spirit there’s no deceit.

3 When I remained silent,

my bones ached inside

≈while I groaned all day long.

4 You kept the pressure on me day and night.

My strength withered up like in a summer drought. (Instrumental break.)

5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you,

≈and I no longer hid my iniquity.

I said, “I’ll confess my transgressions to Yahweh,”

and you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Instrumental break.)

6 Every one of your faithful followers should pray to you at a time of great distress

so that when the surging waters overflow, the waters will not reach them.

7 You’re my hiding place—you’ll guard me from trouble.

You surround me with victory songs. (Instrumental break.)

8 I’ll instruct you and teach you in the way that you should follow.

I’ll instruct you and keep my eye on you.

9 Don’t be like a horse or a mule which lacks understanding—

it’s only with a bridle and bit that they can be controlled

so they’ll go where you want them to.

10 The wicked have many sorrows,

but Yahweh’s loyal commitment will surround anyone who trusts in him.

11 Be glad in Yahweh, and celebrate, you righteous people.

≈Shout for joy, all of you who’re honest on the inside.