Chapter 31

The second penitential psalm.

1. 1

   To David himself, understanding.

2. 2

   Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

3. 3

   Because I was silent, my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long.

4. 4

   For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened.

5. 5

   I have acknowledged my sin to thee, and my injustice I have not concealed.

6. 6

   For this shall every one that is holy pray to thee in a seasonable time.

7. 7

   Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.

8. 8

   I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee.

9. 9

   Do not become like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding.

10. 10

    Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord.

11. 11

    Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart.