Our Hiding Place

Psalm 32

Good News Translation (GNT)

Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, 
      whose wrongs are pardoned.
 ² Happy is the one whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong 
      and who is free from all deceit.

 ³ When I did not confess my sins, 
      I was worn out from crying all day long.
 ⁴ Day and night you punished me, Lord; 
      my strength was completely drained, 
      as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.

 ⁵ Then I confessed my sins to you; 
      I did not conceal my wrongdoings. 
   I decided to confess them to you, 
      and you forgave all my sins.

 ⁶ So all your loyal people should pray to you in times of need;^[b] 
      when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in, 
      it will not reach them.
 ⁷ You are my hiding place; 
      you will save me from trouble. 
   I sing aloud of your salvation, 
      because you protect me.

 ⁸ The Lord says, 
         I will teach you the way you should go; 
      I will instruct you and advise you.
 ⁹ Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, 
      which must be controlled with a bit and bridle 
      to make it submit.

  

 ¹⁰ The wicked will have to suffer,
      but those who trust in the Lord
      are protected by his constant love.
 ¹¹ You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice
      because of what the Lord has done.
   You that obey him, shout for joy!