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32:1  By David. A maskil. How blessed is the person whose rebellion is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
32:2  How blessed is the person whose guilt the Lord does not charge against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
32:3  When I kept silent, my bones wasted away as I groaned all day long.
32:4  For day and night your hand was heavy on me. Interlude My moisture was dried up by the droughts of summer.
32:5  I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover up my guilt. I said, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord,” Interlude and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
32:6  Because of this, let everyone who receives favor pray to you at a time when you may be found. Surely when the mighty waters overflow, they will not reach him.
32:7  You are my hiding place. You will protect me from distress. Interlude You will surround me with shouts of deliverance.
32:8  I will make you wise. I will instruct you in the way that you should go. I will guide you, keeping my eye on you.
32:9  Do not be like a horse or a mule, which has no understanding. Its mouth must be controlled by a bit and bridle, or else it will not come to you.
32:10  Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but mercy will surround those who trust in the Lord.
32:11  Rejoice in the Lord and celebrate, all you righteous, and shout joyfully, all you upright in heart.