‏ Psalms 32:1-5

PSALM 32

Psa 32:1-11. Maschil--literally, "giving instruction." The Psalmist describes the blessings of His forgiveness, succeeding the pains of conviction, and deduces from his own experience instruction and exhortation to others.

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 (Psa 85:3).

3-4. A vivid description of felt, but unacknowledged, sin.

When--literally, "for," as in Psa 32:4.

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

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