The subject of the Ps. is the happiness that follows the confession of sin and the experience of forgiveness. This is generally set forth at the beginning (Psalms 32:1). Then the Psalmist relates his own spiritual history of misery before confession (Psalms 32:3), and of relief after it (Psalms 32:5... [ Continue Reading ]
NO GUILE] This may refer to the sincerity of repentance, or, more probably, to the changed character of the forgiven heart. 3, 4. These vv. may be taken as a description either of actual sickness, which brought sin home to the conscience, or of spiritual suffering represented in physical terms. 4.... [ Continue Reading ]
HAVE I NOT HID] lit. 'covered,' as in Psalms 32:1. It is only when man does not cover his sin that God does cover it. SELAH] see on Psalms 3:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
SHALL EVERY ONE] RV 'let every one.' The Psalmist wishes others to take his experience as an example. IN A TIME WHEN THOU MAYEST BE FOUND] Another possible rendering is, 'in the time of finding out sin' (RM). IN THE FLOODS, etc.] RV 'when the great waters' (of trouble, and especially of God's wrath)... [ Continue Reading ]
SONGS OF DELIVERANCE] possibly songs sung by others. God's grace to one brings joy to many. SELAH] see on Psalms 3:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
GUIDE THEE WITH MINE EYE] RV 'counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.' God does not leave those whom He counsels to walk in their own strength, but watches over their way.... [ Continue Reading ]
LEST THEY COME NEAR.. THEE] RV '_Else_ they will not come near.. thee.' The horse and mule are thought of not as dangerous, but only as obstinate and stupid—incapable of being brought where they are wanted except by force. Men ought to draw near to God in unconstrained obedience.... [ Continue Reading ]