Psalms 32:3-11

³When I held my peace, my bones wore away with my endless groaning;

⁴for day and night did your hand lie heavy upon me. The sap of my life was dried up as with fierce summer-heat. Selah

⁵I began to acknowledge my sin, not concealing my guilt; and the moment I vowed to confess to the Lord my transgression, then you yourself did pardon the guilt of my sin. Selah

⁶For this cause let all who are faithful pray to you in the time of distress; then, when the great waters rush, they will not reach to him.

⁷For you are my shelter, you protect me from trouble, and surround me with deliverance. Selah

⁸“With my eye steadfastly upon you, I will instruct and teach you The way you should go.

⁹Do not be like the horse or the mule, that have no understanding, but need bridle and halter to curb them, else they will not come near to you.”

¹⁰The godless have many sorrows, but those who trust in the Lord will be compassed about by his kindness.

¹¹Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you righteous; and ring out your joy, all you upright in heart.