Psalms 32:1-5

Of David. A maskil.

1 [a]Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.[b]
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Cross References 12

  • 1. Psalms 85:2; Psalms 103:3
  • 2. S Romans 4:7-8*; 2 Corinthians 5:19
  • 3. John 1:47; Revelation 14:5
  • 4. S Job 31:34
  • 5. Psalms 31:10
  • 6. S Job 3:24; Psalms 6:6
  • 7. 1 Samuel 5:6; S Job 9:34; Psalms 38:2; Psalms 39:10; Job 33:7
  • 8. Psalms 22:15
  • 9. Job 31:33
  • 10. Proverbs 28:13
  • 11. Psalms 103:12
  • 12. S Leviticus 26:40; 1 John 1:9

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  • [b]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.
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