Shout for Joy, You Pure in Heart

Oh, what joy for those whose sin is forgiven, 

Whose disobedience is put out of sight,

Whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt,

Whose lives are lived in God's light

When I adamantly hid my wrong

I groaned with guilt all day long

Day and night I felt Your hand 

Heavy upon me

My strength dried up 

Like pools in the summer heat

I finally admitted all my sins

And stopped trying to flee

You forgave my rebellion;

From my guilt I am free

Let all the godly turn to You,

Confess and repent

That they may not drown 

In Your judgement 

You hide me from trouble

And You protect me

You surround me with songs

Of triumph and victory

The LORD says, "I will show you

The best path for your life

I will advise and watch over you,

And keep you from strife"

That to the wicked abounds;

Those who trust in the LORD,

Know His unfailing love surrounds
They are not like senseless mules
That need to be kept under rein
Nor do they regret being led 
By the LORD who rules and reigns 

Rejoice in the LORD;

Be glad, you who obey

Shout for joy, you pure in heart

Shout, "Hallelujah, hooray"

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Psalm 32