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Themes in Psalm 32

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Themes in Psalm 32

Psalm 32:1 (show verse)

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven,
And whose sin is covered.

the Blessed » Whose sins are forgiven
Forgiveness » Those whose iniquities are forgiven
Guile » Those that have no guile
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Blessedness of
Music » Maschil » This musical sign occurs in the titles of
Pardon » Blessedness of
Pardon » Expressed by » Forgiving transgression
Pardon » Expressed by » Covering sin
Sin » Those whose sins are covered

Psalm 32:2 (show verse)

Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute wickedness,
And in whose spirit there is no deceit.

the Blessed » Whose sins are forgiven
Deceit » Blessedness of being free from
Forgiveness » Those whose iniquities are forgiven
Guile » Those that have no guile
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Blessedness of
Sin » Those whose sins are covered
Sin » Not counted against righteous people
Sincerity » Blessedness of

Psalm 32:3 (show verse)

When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away
Through my groaning all the day long.

Condemnation » Men under
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Unrest
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Unrest

Psalm 32:4 (show verse)

For day and night Your hand [of displeasure] was heavy upon me;
My energy (vitality, strength) was drained away as with the burning heat of summer. Selah.

Drought » Figurative
God » Hand of » Upon men for chastisement and punishment
Soul » Distress
Summer » Characterized by » Excessive drought
Summer » Drought of

Psalm 32:5 (show verse)

I acknowledged my sin to You,
And I did not hide my wickedness;
I said, “I will confess [all] my transgressions to the Lord”;
And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

Acknowledgment » The reward for acknowledging sin
Afflictions made beneficial » In leading us to confession of sin
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Confession of sin » Should be full and unreserved
Confession of sin » Followed by pardon
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Hiding » The lord being a hiding place
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Pardon » Is granted » To those who confess their sins
Preservation » The lord preserving

Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You [for forgiveness] in a time when You [are near and] may be found;
Surely when the great waters [of trial and distressing times] overflow they will not reach [the spirit in] him.

the Deluge » Illustrative » Of the destruction of sinners
Hiding » The lord being a hiding place
Preservation » The lord preserving
Salvation » Neglect of » Now is the day of
Time » Accepted (the time favourable for seeking God)

Psalm 32:7 (show verse)

You are my hiding place; You, Lord, protect me from trouble;
You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah.

Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Hand of » Hiding place
Hiding » The lord being a hiding place
Preservation » The lord preserving
divine Protector » A hiding place

Psalm 32:8 (show verse)

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you.

Eyes » Actions of mentioned in scripture » Directing
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » In making decisions
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » In making decisions

Psalm 32:9 (show verse)

Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding,
Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check,
Otherwise they will not come near to you.

Animals » Names of » Horses
Animals » Lions » Mules
Animals » Nature of
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of understanding
Bit » Part of a bridle
Horses » Governed by bit and bridle
Mules » Stupid and intractable
divine Restraints » Exercised over the wicked
Self-will » Illustrated
Self-will and stubbornness » Illustrated
Stubbornness » Warnings against

Psalm 32:10 (show verse)

Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
But he who trusts in and relies on the Lord shall be surrounded with compassion and lovingkindness.

Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are multiplied
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
Judgments » Different kinds of » Continued sorrows
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Trust » Leads to » Being compassed with mercy
Trust in God » Special promises concerning
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous

Psalm 32:11 (show verse)

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him];
Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Happiness/joy » Being glad in the lord
Heart » Those that are upright in heart
Joy » Encouraged to saints
Joy » Of saints should be » Animated
Rejoice » Rejoicing in the lord