Psalms 31

¹To David himself understanding. Blessed are they, whose iniquities are forgiven: and whose sins be covered.

²Blessed is the man, to whom our Lord hath not imputed sin, neither is there guile in his spirit.

³Because I held my peace, my bones are inveterated, whilst I cried all the day.

⁴Because day & night thy hand is made heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened.

⁵I have made my sin known to thee: and my injustice I have not hid. I said: I will confess against me my injustice to our Lord: and thou hast forgiven the impiety of my sin.

⁶For this shall every holy one pray to thee, in time convenient. But yet in the flood of many waters, they shall not approach to him.

⁷Thou art my refuge from tribulation, which hath compassed me: my exultation, deliver me from them that compass me.

⁸I will give thee understanding, and will instruct thee in the way, that thou shalt go: I will fasten mine eyes upon thee.

⁹Do not become as horse and mule, which have no understanding. In bit and bridle bind fast their cheeks that approach not to thee.

¹⁰Many are the scourges of a sinner, but him that hopeth in our Lord mercy shall compass.

¹¹Be joyful in our Lord and rejoice ye just, and glory all ye right of heart.