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About this chapterDavid describes the happiness of the person whose wrongdoing is forgiven and whose sin is covered. He tells how silence about his sin left him wasting away, but when he confessed, God forgave him. He urges others to pray while there is time, and speaks of God as a hiding place. God promises to instruct and counsel, and warns against being stubborn like a horse or mule. The psalm ends by contrasting the sorrows of the wicked with the steadfast love around those who trust the Lord. Paul cites it in Romans 4.

David describes the happiness of the person whose wrongdoing is forgiven and whose sin is covered. He tells how silence about his sin left him wasting away, but when he confessed, God forgave him. He urges others to pray while there is time, and speaks of God as a hiding place. God promises to instruct and counsel, and warns against being stubborn like a horse or mule. The psalm ends by contrasting the sorrows of the wicked with the steadfast love around those who trust the Lord. Paul cites it in Romans 4.

Themes

  • Confession
  • Forgiveness
  • Joy of being right with God

Key verses

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Psalms 32

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1Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. 4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat.Selah 5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin.Selah 6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. 7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.Selah 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. 9Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. 11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
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