Psalms 32:3-11

³When I kept quiet, my body fell apart as I groaned in distress all day long.

⁴You beat me day and night, my strength dried up as in the heat of summer. Selah.

⁵Then I confessed my sins to you. I did not hide the wrongs I had done. I said to myself, “I will confess my disobedience to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sins. Selah.

⁶Therefore let all who are faithful pray to you while there's time, so when trouble comes in like a flood it will not overwhelm them.

⁷For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. Selah.

⁸“I will instruct you, teaching you the way to follow. I will advise you, watching out for you.

⁹You mustn't be like a horse or a mule that doesn't know which way to go without a bit or a bridle. Otherwise they can't be controlled.”

¹⁰The wicked have many problems, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by his never-failing love.

¹¹So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!