Psalm, 32

Salvation Mercy Sin Repentance Wisdom God Righteousness Confession Understanding Heart Trust Suffering Protection Joy Acknowledging Blessing Forgiveness Truth

Psalm 32 is a powerful psalm of confession and praise. The author reflects on the agony of unconfessed sin and the freedom and joy that comes from admitting wrongdoing before God. The psalmist encourages all who read to turn to the Lord in confession, emphasizing the trustworthiness and loving nature of God.

Psalm, 32

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Bible version

Finding Forgiveness and Joy in Confession

1 {A Psalm of David, Maschil.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Commentary

Psalm 32 is a beautiful reminder of the importance of confession in our spiritual lives. The psalmist speaks with honesty and vulnerability about their own experience of hiding their sin and the weight of guilt that came with it. Yet in turning to God in confession, they found profound forgiveness and restoration. It is a powerful call for all of us to be honest with ourselves, each other, and most importantly, with God. Confession can be difficult, but it is through humility and submission that we come to know the love and grace of God. This psalm is a beautiful reminder of the power of confession, and an invitation to experience true joy in relationship with our Creator.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 32 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 11 verses in Psalm, chapter 32.