There are texts that deserve to be read aloud and felt with the heart, as is the case of Psalm 32. Do you want to feel that strength inside you?
Psalm 32 kjv
The Christian life brings us an infinity of good things that we would not have if we allowed ourselves to be carried away by temptation and sin. Recognizing these good things and how we arrive at them is not always an easy task.
The Psalm 32 of the Bible will help you, as it is written for this purpose. The power of his words goes beyond any text you have read so far, and you will surely feel renewed strength after reading it and understanding its meaning.
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Let’s start this article on Psalm 32 of the Bible!
Psalm 32 in English and large print
After listening to the text, you can now read it at your own pace, stopping to internalize all the parts you need. This is the Psalm 32 in English King James Version of the Bible, the best version of this text and most of the others in the Holy Scriptures.
The joy of forgiveness
Psalm of David. Masquil.
1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, and whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man whom the LORD does not blame for iniquity,
And in whose spirit there is no deception.
3 While I kept silent, my bones grew old
In my moaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand is heavy upon me;
It became my greenery in summer droughts. Selah
5 My sin I declared to you, and I did not conceal my iniquity.
I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD;
And you forgave the wickedness of my sin. Selah
6 For this shall every saint pray to you in the time when you may be found;
Certainly in the flood of many waters these will not reach him.
7 You are my refuge; you will keep me from trouble;
With songs of liberation you will surround me. Selah
8 I will make you understand, and teach you the way in which you should walk;
On you I will fix my eyes.
9 Do not be like the horse, or like the mule, without understanding,
To be fastened with a halter and a bridle,
Because if they don’t, they don’t come near you.
10 Many sorrows shall be for the wicked;
But he that waiteth upon the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous;
And sing for joy, all you upright in heart.
Meaning and explanation of Psalm 32
We will now comment in detail on the verses of Psalm 32. As you have noticed, Psalm 32 is a song of joy after the release of great suffering. We have all felt in a similar situation at one time or another, so it is easy to identify with what is explained in this text.
- Psalm 32:1
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, and whose sin is covered.“
Psalm 32 begins with a powerful verse about God’s forgiveness. God’s forgiveness. The Lord blesses us with his forgiveness, and that frees us enormously from the difficulty of being imperfect beings.
Still, there is no forgiveness for those who do not seek it. The repentance and prayer must be our daily bread in order to receive the joy of God’s forgiveness.
We must always be aware that the most important thing is to avoid sinning, but being human, sometimes it is not possible sometimes it is not possible. When this happens, we are fortunate that forgiveness exists if we are willing to receive it.
- Psalm 32:2
“Blessed is the man whom Jehovah does not blame for iniquity,
And in whose spirit there is no deceit.”
In this second verse, the message is repeated in other terms, speaking of other types of sins and forgiveness.
The Lord forgives all of them through prayer and penance. As you can see, the iniquity, transgression or sin are different ways of referring to those who deviate from God’s path and different sides of the same coin. True forgiveness comes from God and saves us from all of them.
- Psalm 32:3
“While I kept silent, my bones grew old
In my moaning all day long.”
Here David speaks of the importance of confession of our sins. To obtain forgiveness, we must first acknowledge our mistakes in a completely sincere manner and present them to the Lord.
Nothing can be hidden from God and trying to do so can only make things worse. As David rightly says, the burden of conscience after erring makes us suffer and prevents us from achieving happiness.
We owe our life to the Lord, and there is no act more humble and conciliatory humble and conciliatory than to be sincere and recognize the sins we have committed.
- Psalm 32:4
“For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me;
It became my greenery in summer droughts. Selah”
The fourth verse repeats the idea of hard suffering, which means keeping quiet about our mistakes. In the text, we see that it speaks of the past, so it took time for David to realize this situation.
This can happen to all of us, since it takes strength to confess, although the reward for doing so is much greater. Like David, we then look back and realize that we could have done it much sooner, should not be expected.
- Psalm 32:5
“My sin I declared to you, and I did not conceal my iniquity.
I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD;
And you forgave the wickedness of my sin. Selah”
This may be the most important verse in the psalm. We can see the simplicity of things when there are sincerity and repentance. David decided to confess all his sins and the Lord forgave him, freeing him from the heavy burden that tormented him.
We should do the same and we will feel much better and happy. This message can also be applied to relationships between people, making things much easier when sincerity takes precedence over lies and deceit.
- Psalm 32:6
“For this shall every saint pray to you in the time when you may be found;
Surely in the flood of many waters these shall not come to him.”
After confession, we realize the greatness of the Lord like David who decides to dedicate the rest of Psalm 32 to enumerate the goodness of the one who has been forgiven and to praise God.
Whoever has been forgiven must continue to pray and remain close to God. Forgiveness is not a safe-conduct that allows us to err constantly without consequences, it only allows us to rectify when we recognize our mistakes.
- Psalm 32:7
“Thou art my refuge; thou shalt keep me from trouble;
With songs of liberation you will surround me. Selah”
The Lord protects us on a daily basis, and it is to Him that we must turn when things go wrong, but also when things go right. Reading the Word of God will allow us to recognize temptation and avoid it and praying will help us to have the Lord close to us at any moment of our lives.
It is important to remember this metaphor of God as a refuge, since sometimes it is difficult to do so in difficult times. In the Lord we will always find protection, we only have to look for it.
- Psalm 32:8
“I will make you understand, and teach you the way in which you should walk;
Upon you I will fix my eyes.”
This verse is the direct transcription of God’s voice. He guides us along the way at all times in different ways. The Holy Scriptures written by the prophets in ancient times and the message of Jesus more recently help us to understand which path to follow.
The power of a glance is superior to anything else. We must learn to look well to discover the ways out of our crossroads, and this can only be achieved through prayer and the study of the Word of God.
- Psalm 32:9
“Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, without understanding,
To be fastened with a halter and a bridle,
Because if they don’t, they don’t come near you.”
In this verse we find a comparison that helps us understand the message explained above. The animals, used for work in the past, were difficult to tame and had to be tied with reins to follow their masters.
If we lock ourselves up with our sins, we distance ourselves from God, and we deviate from the right path, just like horses or mules. No one is going to bind us to follow the right path, so we must do it for ourselves.
- Psalm 32:10 and Psalm 32:11
“Many sorrows shall there be to the wicked;
But he that waiteth upon the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous;
And sing for joy, all ye upright in heart.”
The last two verses summarize the whole psalm perfectly. Not confessing sins brings us suffering and pain, with a burden of conscience that is difficult to bear.
Even so, he who decides to open up and confess his errors to the Lord will enjoy an unparalleled joy, difficult to find in other aspects of life. Let us be happy that the Lord gives us this opportunity through forgiveness and let us praise Him with joy and gratitude.
Who wrote Psalm 32 of the Bible
Biblical scholars and historians traditionally agree that this psalm was originally written by King David.
This king was one of the most outstanding prophets of the Old Testament, becoming one of the most important characters of the Bible. It is known throughout the world for its fight against Goliath He defeated him alone, even though he was much smaller than he was.
David is noted for writing most of the psalms in the Book of Psalms of the Old Testament. The psalms are poetic compositions usually intended to be sung and intended to give a spiritual lesson to the faithful who listen to them.
In his time, David was persecuted by his enemies and used the psalms to encourage his followers not to lose faith in God. An example of the power of these psalms is the one we are discussing today, Psalm 32.
We hope you liked this sentence and the rest of the article. For our part, here ends this biblical commentary on Psalm 32 of the Bible about forgiveness and the wonders of the Lord.
We hope that you will feel the confidence that this text transmits and that you will have enough strength to confess your sins, no matter how small they may be.
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