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Psalms 32 (MSG)

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¹ A David psalm. Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be-- you get a fresh start, your slate's wiped clean. ² Count yourself lucky-- GOD holds nothing against you and you're holding nothing back from him. ³ When I kept it all inside, my bones turned to powder, my words became daylong groans. ⁴ The pressure never let up; all the juices of my life dried up. ⁵ Then I let it all out; I said, "I'll make a clean breast of my failures to GOD." Suddenly the pressure was gone-- my guilt dissolved, my sin disappeared. ⁶ These things add up. Every one of us needs to pray; when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts we'll be on high ground, untouched. ⁷ GOD's my island hideaway, keeps danger far from the shore, throws garlands of hosannas around my neck. ⁸ Let me give you some good advice; I'm looking you in the eye and giving it to you straight: ⁹ "Don't be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track." ¹⁰ God-defiers are always in trouble; GOD-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around. ¹¹ Celebrate GOD. Sing together--everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof!