Bible Chapter Summary
Psalm 32 Summary
Blessing of Forgiven Sin
The psalmist pronounces blessings upon those whose transgressions are forgiven and whose sins are covered by the Lord. He describes his own suffering under God's hand until he confessed his sin, and God forgave him immediately. The psalm instructs in the way of righteousness and warns that many sorrows come to the wicked, while mercy encompasses those who trust in the Lord.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 32:1
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”
Psalms 32:5
“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.”
Psalms 32:7
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:10-11
“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.”
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