English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 32, verse 164 in Erven Version

Psalms 32 : 1 (ERVEN)

A maskil of David. What a blessing it is when people are forgiven for the wrongs they have done, when their sins are erased.

Psalms 32 : 2 (ERVEN)

What a blessing it is when the Lord says they are not guilty, when they don't try to hide their sins.

Psalms 32 : 3 (ERVEN)

Lord, I prayed to you again and again, but I did not talk about my sins. So I only became weaker and more miserable.

Psalms 32 : 4 (ERVEN)

You made life harder for me. I became like a dry land in the hot summertime. Selah

Psalms 32 : 5 (ERVEN)

But then I decided to confess my sins to the Lord. I stopped hiding my guilt and told you about my sins. And you forgave them all! Selah

Psalms 32 : 6 (ERVEN)

That is why your loyal followers pray to you while there is still time. Then when trouble rises like a flood, it will not reach them.

Psalms 32 : 7 (ERVEN)

You are a hiding place for me. You protect me from my troubles. You surround me and protect me, so I sing about the way you saved me. Selah

Psalms 32 : 8 (ERVEN)

The Lord says, "I will teach you and guide you in the way you should live. I will watch over you and be your guide.

Psalms 32 : 9 (ERVEN)

Don't be like a stupid horse or mule that will not come to you unless you put a bit in its mouth and pull it with reins."

Psalms 32 : 10 (ERVEN)

Many pains will come to the wicked, but the Lord's faithful love will surround those who trust in him.

Psalms 32 : 11 (ERVEN)

Good people, rejoice and be very happy in the Lord. All you who want to do right, rejoice!