Psalms 32

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 32 of 150

1 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is lifted, whose sin is covered.

2 Blessed is the man to whom Jehovah does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

3 When I kept silence, then my bones became old, through my howling all day.

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Chapter Summary

Blessedness consists in remission of sins. Confession of sins gives ease to the conscience. A Psalm of David. A Contemplation.

Key Hebrew Words

בָּל֣וּ become old and worn out H1086 · TWOT 246
רָנֵּ֥י ringing cry H7438 · TWOT 2179a
אַשְׂכִּֽילְ lay crosswise H7919 · TWOT 2264
אַשְׁרֵ֥י happiness H835 · TWOT 183a
מַ֫שְׂכִּ֥יל contemplative poem H4905 · TWOT 2263b

People & Context

Bones Age in Silence

David remains silent about his sin, causing his bones to age, until he confesses and Jehovah forgives him.

Timeline

Bones Age in Silence

David remains silent about his sin, causing his bones to age, until he confesses and Jehovah forgives him.

Psalms 32:3-5

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