The Joy of Forgiveness
1 How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered! 32:1 Ps 85:2
2 How joyful is a person whom
the Lord does not charge with iniquity 32:1–2 Rm 4:7–8
and in whose spirit is no deceit! 32:2 Jn 1:47
3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long. 32:3 Ps 31:10; 38:8; Jr 20:9
4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; 32:4 Jb 23:2; Ps 38:2
my strength was drained 32:4 Hb obscure
as in the summer’s heat. 32:4 Ps 22:15; 39:10Selah
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you 32:5 Ps 51:4
and did not conceal my iniquity.
I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,"
and you forgave the guilt of my sin. 32:5 Lv 26:40; Ps 38:18; Pr 28:13; 1Jn 1:9Selah
6 Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately. 32:6 Lit you at a time of finding, 32:6 Is 55:6
When great floodwaters come,
they will not reach him. 32:6 Ps 124:4–5; Is 43:2