Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 32:1
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
Blessedis he whosetransgressionisforgiven, whosesiniscovered. 2Blessedis the man to whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. 3When I kept silence, my bones became old through my roaring all the day long.
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אַשְׁרֵ֥י נְֽשׂוּי־פֶּ֗שַׁע כְּס֣וּי חֲטָאָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 32:1
- Psalms 42:1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so my soul panteth after thee, O God.
- Psalms 45:1My heart is overflowing with a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made concerning the king: my tongue is the pen of a skilful writer.
- Psalms 52:1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
- Psalms 53:1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
- Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
- Psalms 1:1Blessedis the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers.
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
- Psalms 84:12O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
- Psalms 89:15Blessedare the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
- Psalms 106:3Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
- Psalms 119:1Blessedare the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
- Psalms 128:1Blessedis every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
- Jeremiah 17:7Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
- Matthew 5:3Blessedare the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 16:17And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
- Luke 11:28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that 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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