Psalm 32:1-5

The Joy of Forgiveness

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How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered!^(A)

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How joyful is the man
the Lord does not charge with sin^(B)
and in whose spirit is no deceit!^(C)

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When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long.^(D)

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For day and night Your hand was heavy on me;^(E)
my strength was drained^(a)
as in the summer’s heat.^(F)Selah

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Then I acknowledged my sin to You
and did not conceal my iniquity.
I said,
“I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and You took away the guilt of my sin.^(G)Selah

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 32:4: Hb obscure

Cross references:

A. Psalm 32:1: Psalm 85:2

B. Psalm 32:1: Romans 4:7-8

C. Psalm 32:2: John 1:47

D. Psalm 32:3: Psalm 31:10; Psalm 38:8

E. Psalm 32:4: Job 23:2; Psalm 38:2

F. Psalm 32:4: Psalm 22:15; Psalm 39:10

G. Psalm 32:5: Leviticus 26:40; Psalm 38:18; Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:9