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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged my sin unto thee . Conscience once fully awakened, all reticence was broken down. David confessed his sin fully and freely—confessed it as "sin," as "transgression,'' and as "iniquity" (compare the comment on Psalms 32:1 ). And mine iniquity have I not hid; rather, did I not hide. I did not attempt to gloss over or conceal the extent of my guilt, but laid my soul bare before thee. Hengstenberg well remarks that the psalmist is probably not speaking of a "making known... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:5

Confession of sin. Let men argue as they please against the Bible; they cannot deny or alter the fact that this book has a power of laying hold on the heart and conscience, unrivalled and unique. One reason is its penetrating knowledge of human nature; another, its deep and wide sympathy. Oar interest is quickened, sympathy roused, because we are presented, not with abstract truth, dry dogma, but with living experience. Conscience can be impartial, judgment cool, because it is another's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:6

For this ; or, because of this ; i.e. on account of this experience of mine—this immediate following of the grant of forgiveness upon confession of sin— shall every one that is godly — i.e; that is sincere and earnest in religion, though he may be overtaken in a fault or surprised into a sin— pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found; literally, in a time of finding , which some understand as a time when God "finds," and visits, some iniquity in his servants, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:6-11

The attitude of the penitent. Because of the grace thus vouchsafed to every penitent, David would encourage all the godly to seek him who deals so graciously with sinners. Out of his past and present experience he will now counsel others, and especially those who are still impenitent, and the tenor of his counsel is that they should not, like brutes, refuse submission till they are forced into it. The passage may be divided into two parts: I. THE ATTITUDE OF THE FORGIVEN ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged my sin unto thee - That is, then I confessed my guilt. I had borne the dreadful pressure as long as I could. I had endeavored to conceal and suppress my conviction, but I found no relief. The anguish became deeper and deeper; my strength was failing; I was crushed under the intolerable burden, and when I could no longer bear it I went and made humble confession, and found relief. The verb used here is in the future tense, “I will acknowledge my sin;” but in order to a correct... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 32:6

For this - With reference to this state of mind, or to this happy result; or, encouraged by my example and my success. The idea seems to be that others would find, and might find, encouragement from what had occurred to him. In other words, his case had furnished an illustration of the way in which sinners are pardoned, and a proof of the mercy of God, which would be instructive and encouraging to others in similar circumstances. The conversion of one sinner, or the fact that one sinner obtains... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 32:3-5

Psalms 32:3-5 . When I kept silence Namely, from a full and open confession of my sins, and from pouring out my soul to God in serious and fervent prayers for pardon and peace. My bones waxed old My spirits failed, and the strength of my body decayed; through my roaring all the day long Because of the continual horrors of my conscience, and sense of God’s wrath, wherewith I was, as yet, rather oppressed and overwhelmed than brought to a thorough repentance. For thy hand was heavy upon... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 32:6

Psalms 32:6. For this That is, upon the encouragement of my example, and of thy great mercy vouchsafed to me, in answer to my humble confession and supplication; shall every one that is godly That is, truly penitent, and dreads thy wrath on account of his past sins, resolving to serve thee for the future; pray unto thee Namely, for the forgiveness of his sins, and for a testimony by thy Spirit in his heart, that thou hast forgiven him, Romans 8:16. In a time when thou mayest be found ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:1-11

Psalms 32:0 The joy of the forgiven sinnerWhen people are honest with God and confess their sin to him, they experience the unspeakable joy of knowing that their sin is forgiven (1-2). If, however, instead of acknowledging their sin they try to push it out of the mind, they only create greater distress and tension for themselves. This can lead to a falling away in physical health (3-4). But when confession is made, forgiveness follows, the burden of the mind is removed, and people enjoy afresh... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged = I [made up my mind that I would] acknowledge. have I not hid = did I not hide. transgressions. Refers to 2 Samuel 12:13 (941 B. C). Some codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read it in singular. Thou forgavest. Divine forgiveness follows immediately on true confession to Him. Compare 2 Samuel 12:13 .Genesis 44:16 , Genesis 44:17 . Job 42:5 , Job 42:6 . Isaiah 6:5-7 . Daniel 10:10-12 .Luke 5:8-10 . Selah. Connecting this Divine forgiveness with prayer and worship, which... read more

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