Psalm 32 32 Psalms Book 1 Brenton Septuagint The Joy of Forgiveness (Romans 4:1–12)
1 Brenton A Psalm of instruction by David. Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.BSB BSB: Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
2 Brenton Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin, and in whose mouth there is no guile. BSB BSB: Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3 Brenton Because I kept silence, my bones waxed old, from my crying all the day. BSB BSB: When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.
4 Brenton For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I became thoroughly miserable while a thorn was fastened in me . Pause. BSB BSB: For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah
5 Brenton I acknowledged my sin, and hid not mine iniquity: I said, I will confess mine iniquity to the Lord against myself; and thou forgavest the ungodliness of my heart. Pause. BSB BSB: Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
6 Brenton Therefore shall every holy one pray to thee in a fit time: only in the deluge of many waters they shall not come nigh to him. BSB BSB: Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
7 Brenton Thou art my refuge from the affliction that encompasses me; my joy, to deliver me from them that have compassed me. Pause. BSB BSB: You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
8 Brenton I will instruct thee and guide thee in this way wherein thou shalt go: I will fix mine eyes upon thee. BSB BSB: I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
9 Brenton Be ye not as horse and mule, which have no understanding: but thou must constrain their jaws with bit and curb, lest they should come nigh to thee. BSB BSB: Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.
10 Brenton Many are the scourges of the sinner: but him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about. BSB BSB: Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
11 Brenton Be glad in the Lord, and exult, ye righteous: and glory, all ye that are upright in heart. BSB BSB: Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
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