By David; a well-written song.

32:1 How happy is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

32:2 How happy is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

• Refer to Romans 4:6–7

32:3 When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long.

32:4 For day and night you tormented me; you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah)

32:5 Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord.” And then you forgave my sins. (Selah)

32:6 For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.

• Refer to Prayer

32:7 You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)

32:8 I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

32:9 Do not be like a stupid horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

32:10 An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.

32:11 Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!