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.

Chapter Summary

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

פֶּ֫שַׁע transgression H6588 · TWOT 1846a

עָוֺן iniquity H5771 · TWOT 1577a

חַטָּאת sin H2403 · TWOT 638e

נָשָׂא lift away, forgive H5375 · TWOT 1421

יָדָה confess H3034 · TWOT 847

אֶ֫שֶׁר blessed, happiness H835 · TWOT 183a

David

Author of this contemplation; confesses his hidden sin and proclaims the blessedness of forgiveness.

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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