Psalm 32 Study Notes
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32:6-7 Floodwaters represent the overwhelming trouble or disaster that the psalmist was facing as a result of his sin (18:16; Is 28:2,17; 30:28). The hiding place is not used in the same sense as in other psalms where it means protection from enemies. Here it is deliverance from the overwhelming guilt that was brought about by God’s reaction to the psalmist’s own sin.
32:8-9 This is a wisdom section in the psalm as evidenced by the terms instruct and counsel. This might be related to its designation as a Maskil (see note at Ps 32 title). A horse and mule need to be controlled in order to be useful to people. Otherwise, they are too obstinate and will not obey their masters. In the human world, they are best compared to fools (Pr 26:3).
32:10 This proverb means that although the one who trusts the Lord may find troubles, the Lord’s faithful love will always be there.
32:11 After the psalmist confessed and experienced forgiveness, he became a conduit for God’s praise and called on others to do the same (see note at 30:11-12).