Psalms 32 - Revised Standard Version(RSV)

A Psalm of David. A Maskil.

1 as by the heat of summer. Selah

5I acknowledged my sin to thee,

and I did not hide my iniquity;

I said, “I will confess my trangressions to the Lord”;

then thou didst forgive the guilt of my sin. Selah

6Therefore let every one who is godly

offer prayer to thee;

at a time of distress, in the rush of great waters,

they shall not reach him.

7Thou art a hiding place for me,

thou preservest me from trouble;

thou dost encompass me with deliverance. Selah

8I will instruct you and teach you

the way you should go;

I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

9Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,

which must be curbed with bit and bridle,

else it will not keep with you.

10Many are the pangs of the wicked;

but steadfast love surrounds him who trusts in the Lord.

11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous,

and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!