Psalms · 11 verses
Psalms 32
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David moves from brittle bones and a heavy hand to a bit and bridle in the space of a few verses.
The confession that opens the hiding placevv. 1–7
David begins with two blessings: forgiveness, and a spirit without deceit. Silence, however, has done him no favours; his bones become brittle, his strength drains away, and the LORD’s hand lies heavily upon him. Then the locked cupboard is opened: David acknowledges his sin, hides nothing, and finds the guilt forgiven. The psalm urges the godly to pray while the LORD may be found, though it supplies neither timetable nor explanation for that curious limit. David’s hiding place is the LORD, who surrounds him with songs of deliverance.
Counsel, then the bridlevv. 8–11
The voice now promises instruction, counsel, and watchfulness. Almost immediately, the instructed person is warned not to resemble a horse or mule, creatures whose understanding is apparently so limited that a bit and bridle must do the persuading. The psalm ends by setting the sorrows of the wicked beside the loving devotion surrounding the one who trusts in the LORD, then breaks into a summons to gladness and shouts of joy.
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Ps 32:1Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Ps 32:2Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Ps 32:3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.
Ps 32:4For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah
Ps 32:5Then 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. Selah
Ps 32:6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
Ps 32:7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
Ps 32:8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
Ps 32:9Do 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.
Ps 32:10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
Ps 32:11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
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Where this is echoed
Readers' own connections, from OpenBible's crowd-voted cross-references — agreement about relevance, and not scholarly confidence. 185 passages were voted onto 11 verses of this chapter; the 16 shown lead on votes, and each is listed at the verse it was voted onto most strongly.
- 8Proverbs 3:5–6Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
- 8Psalms 33:18Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
- 8Psalms 25:8–10Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
- 8Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- 8Proverbs 8:10–11Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- 8Isaiah 49:10They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
- 8Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
- 1Romans 4:6–8And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
- 8Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
- 8Proverbs 4:1–13Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
- 1Isaiah 44:22I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.
- 1Psalms 85:2You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah
- 7Psalms 91:1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
- 1Acts 13:38–39Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
- 1Isaiah 43:25I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.
- 7Psalms 119:114You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
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