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Psalms 31

Brenton's English Septuagint · Berean Standard Bible

31:1
[A Psalm] of instruction by David. Blessed [are they] whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
32:1 Of David. A Maskil (note: Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142.). Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered (note: LXX Blessed is he whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered; cited in Romans 4:7).
31:2
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin, and in whose mouth there is no guile.
32:2 Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him (note: LXX Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him; cited in Romans 4:8), in whose spirit there is no deceit.
31:3
Because I kept silence, my bones waxed old, from my crying all the day.
32:3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.
31:4
For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I became thoroughly miserable while a thorn was fastened in [me]. Pause.
32:4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained (note: Or my vitality was turned) as in the summer heat. Selah
31:5
I acknowledged my sin, and hid not mine iniquity: I said, I will confess mine iniquity to the Lord against myself; and thou forgavest the ungodliness of my heart. Pause.
32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
31:6
Therefore shall every holy one pray to thee in a fit time: only in the deluge of many waters they shall not come nigh to him.
32:6 Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
31:7
Thou art my refuge from the affliction that encompasses me; my joy, to deliver me from them that have compassed me. Pause.
32:7 You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
31:8
I will instruct thee and guide thee in this way wherein thou shalt go: I will fix mine eyes upon thee.
32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
31:9
Be ye not as horse and mule, which have no understanding: [but thou must] constrain their jaws with bit and curb, lest they should come nigh to thee.
32:9 Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.
31:10
Many are the scourges of the sinner: but him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about.
32:10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
31:11
Be glad in the Lord, and exult, ye righteous: and glory, all ye that are upright in heart.
32:11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.