Psa 32:1, 5 | JFB | STEP | 1, 2. (Compare ). forgiven —literally, "taken away," opposed to retain ( ). covered —so that God no longer regards the sin ( ).

Psalms 32:1

1, 2. (Compare Ro 4:6).

forgiven—literally, "taken away," opposed to retain (Joh 20:23).

covered—so that God no longer regards the sin (Ps 85:3).

5. A prompt fulfilment of the purposed confession is followed by a prompt forgiveness.