Psalm 32:1-11 –
1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.
11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
This Psalm really stresses the importance of our lives in contrast with God. We are fallen sinners and need to be forgiven.
There are a couple of things that really stand out on this great Psalm that has many wonderful parts to it. In verse 5 it talks about acknowledging our sin and confessing it to the Lord. The Lord then forgives. In the New Testament it became even clearer as the blood that was strong enough to wash our transgressions away was shed.
In verse 10 it ends with the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds those who trust Him. Once again those who seek the Lord find Him. There are no whoops or mistakes. There will be no excuses and the Lord is in charge and will judge correctly. That’s a breath of fresh air compared to how the injustice happens every day in courts currently.
Who inspired David to write this Psalm? I’m guessing Jesus, the Word of God Himself. He certainly took over and continued on the Beatitudes in Matthew chapter 5.