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Psalms 32 — Blessed Is He Whose Transgression Is Forgiven

Summary

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity. When I kept silence, my bones waxed old. 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. Thou art my hiding place. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Key verse

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”

— Psalm 32:1

Outline
  1. v.1-2 Blessedness of forgiveness
  2. v.3-5 Confession brings relief
  3. v.6-11 Guidance promised
Verse-by-verse
1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Paul quotes this in Romans 4:7-8 as the doctrine of imputed righteousness. The blessedness is not earned; it is given.

Sin is covered. The blood of Christ covers; the believer is hidden under it.

Cross-references Romans 4:7-8 · Isaiah 1:18 · 1 John 1:9 · Micah 7:19
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.

The full sequence — acknowledged, not hid, confessed — forgiven.

A pattern for confession. Honesty before God; relief from God.

Cross-references 1 John 1:9 · Proverbs 28:13 · James 5:16 · Psalm 51:3-4
Key doctrines
Blessedness of Forgiven Sin
Psalm 32:1 · Romans 4:7-8 · 1 John 1:9
Confession Releasing Relief
Psalm 32:5 · Proverbs 28:13 · James 5:16
Application

Verse 5 is the prayer for the burdened conscience. Acknowledge; do not hide; confess. The relief is real and immediate.

Christ in this chapter

The forgiveness of v.1 flows through Christ's blood. The blessedness of the psalm is the gospel's promise.

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