Psalm 32 :: New International Version (NIV)

Psa 32:1

Psa 32:1Of David. A maskil.[fn] Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psa 32:2

Psa 32:2Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.

Psa 32:3

Psa 32:3When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.

Psa 32:4

Psa 32:4For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.[fn]

Psa 32:5

Psa 32:5Then 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.

Psa 32:6

Psa 32:6Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.

Psa 32:7

Psa 32:7You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Psa 32:8

Psa 32:8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Psa 32:9

Psa 32:9Do 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.

Psa 32:10

Psa 32:10Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.

Psa 32:11

Psa 32:11Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

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NIV Footnotes

(32:1)

Title: Probably a literary or musical term

(32:4)

The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.

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