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Psalms 32:1
1Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Psalms 32:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is 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.
- 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 transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3When 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 the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.
- Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
- Psalms 52:1Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?
- Psalms 53:1The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.
- Psalms 55:1Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea;
- Psalms 1:1Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
- Psalms 84:12Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
- Psalms 89:15Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
- Psalms 106:3Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.
- Psalms 119:1Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.
- Psalms 128:1Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.
- Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
- Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 16:17Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.
- Luke 11:28He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey 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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