The Message

Psalm 32:4-11 The Message (MSG)

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 burstswe’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 eyeand giving it to you straight:

9. “Don’t be ornery like a horse or mulethat needs bit and bridleto stay on track.”

10. God-defiers are always in trouble;God-affirmers find themselves lovedevery time they turn around.

11. Celebrate God.Sing together—everyone!All you honest hearts, raise the roof!