English Standard Version
Psalms 32:1
1Blessed 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
Context of Psalms 32:1
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through 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 pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.
- Psalms 45:1My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
- Psalms 52:1Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day.
- Psalms 53:1The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.
- Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!
- Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!
- Psalms 84:12O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!
- Psalms 89:15Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
- Psalms 106:3Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!
- Psalms 119:1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!
- Psalms 128:1Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
- Jeremiah 17:7"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.
- Matthew 5:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 16:17And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
- Luke 11:28But he said, "Blessed rather 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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