Psalms 32:1
By David. A contemplative psalm.Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven,whose sin is covered.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
In Context
2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord doesn't impute iniquity,in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:13David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the Lord."Nathan said to David, "The Lord also has put away your sin. You will not die.
Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked,nor stand in the way of sinners,nor sit in the seat of scoffers;
Psalms 42:1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by the sons of Korah.As the deer pants for the water brooks,so my soul pants after you, God.
Psalms 52:1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, "David has come to Abimelech's house."Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man?God's loving kindness endures continually.
Psalms 55:1For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David.Listen to my prayer, God.Do not hide yourself from my supplication.
Psalms 85:2You have forgiven the iniquity of your people.You have covered all their sin.Selah.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 32:1
This psalm, though it speaks not of Christ, as many of the psalms we have hitherto met with have done, has yet a great deal of gospel in it. The apostle tells us that David, in this psalm, describes "the blessedness of the man unto whom God imputes righteousness without words," Rom. iv. 6 . We have here a summary, I. Of gospel grace in the pardon of sin ( ver. 1, 2 ), in divine protection ( ver. 7 ), and divine guidance, ver. 8 . II. Of gospel duty. To confess sin ( ver. 3-5 ), to pray ( ver. 6 ), to govern… Read the whole commentary →