A psalm[a] of David.
1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! 2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt,[b] whose lives are lived in complete honesty! 3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. 4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.
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5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
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6 Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment. 7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.
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8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. 9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord. 11 So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
Footnotes:
a. Psalm 32:1 Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
b. Psalm 32:2 Greek version reads of sin. Compare Rom 4:7.
2 comments:
Morning Fellas,
Several good verses. How awesome is our God? All we have to do is confess our sins and we are forgiven. The Lord doesn't harbour any hard feelings toward us.
verse (5) Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
Lord, thank you for having such a forgiving heart and being the guide on pathway in life.
Amen,
LT
I Agree LT. You hit on exactly the verses that struck me. No just to live verse 5.
Father, stop us all from hiding our guilt. Guide us along the best paths. Make us stronger and grow us closer to You.
Father I aska special prayer for my friend and his family. Somehow heal there hearts. Wrap Your arms around them.
In Christ,
cas
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