Psalm 32, Chant E

 

Psalm 32    Beati quorum

1 Happy are they whose transgressions are for-giv-en, *
and whose sin is put a-way!

2 Happy are they to whom the LORD imputes no guilt, *
and in whose spirit there is no guile!

3 While I held my tongue, my bones withered a-way, *
because of my groaning all day long.

4 For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; *
my moisture was dried up as in the heat of sum-mer.

5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *
and did not conceal my guilt.

6 I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” *
Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.

7 Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trou-ble; *
when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.

8 You are my hiding place; you preserve me from trou-ble; *
you surround me with shouts of de-liv-erance.

9 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; *
I will guide you with my eye.

10 Do not be like horse or mule, which have no un-der-stand-ing; *
who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you.”

11 Great are the tribulations of the wic-ked; *
but mercy embraces those who trust in the LORD.

12 Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the LORD; *
shout for joy, all who are true of heart.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Ho-ly Spir-it: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. A-men.