PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 32:1. This is usually classified as a thanksgiving hymn. Worshipers thank God for the joy of having their sins forgiven. Since the psalm is about confession and forgiveness it can also be classified as a penitential psalm (see Psalms 6:1; Psalms 38:1 and note; 51; 130; 143... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 32:3 Only those who are forgiven are truly happy. When the psalmist KEPT SILENT, refusing to confess his sins, God’s HAND was HEAVY UPON him. But this was merciful because it led him to confess his sin (vv. Psalms 32:3). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img");... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 32:6 THEREFORE. The conclusion for EVERYONE WHO IS GODLY is to OFFER PRAYER (of confession) AT A TIME WHEN God MAY BE FOUND. The psalmist is warning against being foolish and waiting indefinitely (see v. Psalms 32:9) before seeking the Lord. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ [ Continue Reading ]