Psalms 32
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1Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2Blessed is the man to whom Yahweh doesn’t impute iniquity, in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4For day and night your hand was heavy on me. My strength was sapped in the heat of summer. Selah. 5I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. 6For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him. 7You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. 8I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. 9Don’t be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you. 10Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh. 11Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
World English Bible (public domain)
“I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,' and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”
Psalms 32:5
Summary
Psalms chapter 32 is a reflective and instructional psalm in which David speaks about the joy and relief of receiving God's forgiveness. It begins with the blessedness of those whose sins are forgiven and whose transgressions are covered. David then describes his own experience of hiding his sin, which led to physical and emotional distress, followed by the liberation he felt upon confessing his sin to God. The psalm shifts to a teaching tone, encouraging others to seek God's forgiveness and to trust Him rather than relying on human strength or wisdom. David emphasizes that steadfast faithfulness leads to God's unfailing love and protection. The chapter concludes with a call to rejoice and be glad because of the generous mercy and goodness of God.
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