32:1   (A special psalm by David.) Our God, you bless everyone whose sins you forgive and wipe away.

32:2   You bless them by saying, "You told me your sins, without trying to hide them, and now I forgive you."

32:3   Before I confessed my sins, my bones felt limp, and I groaned all day long.

32:4   Night and day your hand weighed heavily on me, and my strength was gone as in the summer heat.

32:5   So I confessed my sins and told them all to you. I said, "I'll tell the LORD each one of my sins." Then you forgave me and took away my guilt.

32:6   We worship you, Lord, and we should always pray whenever we find out that we have sinned. Then we won't be swept away by a raging flood.

32:7   You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me.

32:8   You said to me, "I will point out the road that you should follow. I will be your teacher and watch over you.

32:9   Don't be stupid like horses and mules that must be led with ropes to make them obey."

32:10   All kinds of troubles will strike the wicked, but your kindness shields those who trust you, LORD.

32:11   And so your good people should celebrate and shout.