Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 32:1
1How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!
Psalms 32:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
- New International Version (NIV)Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
Context of Psalms 32:1
How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! 2How joyful is a person whom the Lord does not charge with iniquity and in whose spirit is no deceit! 3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.
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אַשְׁרֵ֥י נְֽשׂוּי־פֶּ֗שַׁע כְּס֣וּי חֲטָאָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 32:1
- Psalms 42:1As a deer longs for flowing streams, so I long for you, God.
- Psalms 45:1My heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
- Psalms 52:1Why boast about evil, you hero! God’s faithful love is constant.
- Psalms 53:1The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.” They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good.
- Psalms 55:1God, listen to my prayer and do not hide from my plea for help.
- Psalms 1:1How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers!
- Psalms 40:4How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the Lord and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies!
- Psalms 84:12Happy is the person who trusts in you, Lord of Armies!
- Psalms 89:15Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Lord, they walk in the light from your face.
- Psalms 106:3How happy are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.
- Psalms 119:1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!
- Psalms 128:1How happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
- Jeremiah 17:7The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed.
- Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
- Matthew 16:17Jesus responded, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven.
- Luke 11:28He said, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”
Commentaries on Psalms 32:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven - In this and the following verse four evils are mentioned: Transgression, פשע peshwa . Sin, חטאה chataah . Iniquity, עון avon . Guile, רמיה remiyah . The first signifies the passing over a boundary, doing what is prohibited. The second signifies the missing of a mark, not doing what was commanded; but is often taken to express sinfulness, or sin in the future, producing transgression in the life. The third…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Blessed is he - On the meaning of the word “blessed,” see the notes at Psalm 1:1. See the passage explained in the notes at Romans 4:7-8. The word “blessed” here is equivalent to “happy.” “Happy is the man;” or “happy is the condition - the state of mind - happy are the prospects, of one whose sins are forgiven.” His condition is happy or blessed: (a) as compared with his former state, when he was pressed or bowed down under a sense of guilt; (b) in his…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The happiness of a pardoned sinner. (1-2) The misery that went before, and the comfort that followed the confession of sins. (3-7) Sinners instructed, believers encouraged. (8-11) Verses 1-2 Sin is the cause of our misery; but the true believer's transgressions of the Divine law are all forgiven, being covered with the atonement. Christ bare his sins, therefore they are not imputed to him. The righteousness of Christ being reckoned to us, and we being…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2The Lord’s forgiveness brings people back into a relationship with him, removes their guilt, and gives them joy. Paul quoted this text when explaining justification by faith alone (Romans 4:4–8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-111-2. (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).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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