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Psalms 32:1
1Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
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
Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! 2Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! 3When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned 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 longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.
- Psalms 45:1Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
- Psalms 52:1Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior? Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever?
- Psalms 53:1Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!
- Psalms 55:1Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help!
- Psalms 1:1Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
- Psalms 40:4Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.
- Psalms 84:12O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.
- Psalms 89:15Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
- Psalms 106:3There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.
- Psalms 119:1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.
- Psalms 128:1How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways!
- Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
- Matthew 5:3“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
- Matthew 16:17Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.
- Luke 11:28Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
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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