Psa PsalmsPsaltaren, psalm Book of PsalmsPsaltaren, psalm 32

The Joy of Forgiveness

(Romans 4:1–12)

Of David. A Maskil.(a)32:1 Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142.

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven,

whose sins are covered.(b)32:1 LXX Blessed is he whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered; cited in Romans 4:7Rom 4:7

Blessed is the man

whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him,(c)32:2 LXX Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him; cited in Romans 4:8

in whose spirit there is no deceit.2Co 5:19

When I kept silent, my bones became brittle

from my groaning all day long.

For day and night

Your hand was heavy upon me;

my strength was drained(d)32:4 Or my vitality was turned

as in the summer heat.

SelahPsa 38:4

Then 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.

SelahPro 28:13; 1Jn 1:9

Therefore let all the godly pray to You

while You may be found.

Surely when great waters rise,

they will not come near.Isa 55:6

You are my hiding place.

You protect me from trouble;

You surround me with songs of deliverance.

SelahPsa 9:9

I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;

I will give you counsel and watch over you.Psa 25:12; Pro 4:11; Deu 11:12

Do 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.Pro 26:3

Many are the sorrows of the wicked,

but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.Isa 57:20

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones;

shout for joy, all you upright in heart.