Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 32:5 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:1-5

From great misery to greater blessedness. There can be little doubt that David composed this psalm after Nathan came to him. Psalms 51:1-19 . was the confession of his great sin, and the prayer for forgiveness. This is the record of the confession made and the forgiveness obtained, and the blessedness of his position as a son restored to his Father's house. I. THE GREATEST MISERY . 1 . The knowledge that we have sinned. That we have been guilty of one great sin leading on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:1-11

The last word of the title, "Maschil," is thought to mean that the psalm was intended for instruction, warning, or admonition; the word maschil , or rather maskil , being formed from askil ," to instruct"—the opening word of the eighth verso—used also in Psalms 2:10 ; Psalms 53:2 , etc. There are thirteen psalms thus inscribed, all more or less of a didactic character. Rhythmically, the psalm seems to be composed of six strophes, each of two verses; but in the third... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:1-11

Divine forgiveness. This psalm is one of those historically established as David's. £ It has long been a favourite with the greatest saints, who are the very ones that own themselves the greatest sinners. Luther referred to it as one of his special psalms. So Dr. Chalmers, who, it is said, could scarcely read its first three verses without tears filling his eyes. The compression necessary to keep this work within moderate limits renders it impossible to do more than point out how it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:2

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity . "Iniquity"—the defilement of the sinner's own soul by sin—is not at once removable; if removable at all, it is only so by long lapse of time, and God's special mercy. But God can, at his own will and at any moment, "not impute" it—not count it against the sinner to his detriment. Then in God's sight the man is clean; it is as though the iniquity were not there. And in whose spirit there is no guile; i.e. no false seeming—no... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 32:1

Blessed is he ... - On the meaning of the word “blessed,” see the notes at Psalms 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 real condition, as that of a pardoned... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 32:2

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity - Whose sin is not “reckoned” to him, or “charged” on him. The reference here is “to his own sin.” The idea is not, that he is happy on whom God does not charge the guilt of other men, but that he is happy who is not charged “with his own guilt,” or who is treated as if he had no guilt; that is, as if he were innocent. This is the true idea of justification. It is, that a man, although he is a sinner, and “is conscious” of having... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 32:1

Psalms 32:1. Blessed is the man, &c. We are here taught wherein true happiness consists, and what is the cause and foundation of it. It consists not in the possession of the wealth or honours of the world, or in the enjoyment of its pleasures, but in those spiritual blessings which flow from the favour and grace of God; whose transgression is forgiven He does not say, Blessed is the man who never transgressed. For he knew no such man could be found; all having sinned and come short... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 32:2

Psalms 32:2. Unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity Whom God doth not charge with the guilt of his sins, as he justly might, but pardons and accepts him in Christ. And in whose spirit there is no guile Who freely confesses all his sins, without dissembling, is truly sorry for, and sincerely hates them, and turns from sin to God with all his heart. 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 32:1

Maschil = giving instruction. This is the first of thirteen "Maschil" Psalms. These are Psa 32:42 , Psa 32:44 , Psa 32:45 , Psa 32:52 , Psa 32:53 , Psa 32:54 , Psa 32:55 , Psa 32:74 , Psa 32:78 , Psa 32:88 , Psa 32:89 ; Psa 32:142 ; some in each Book, except Book IV. See App-65 . Blessed = How happy. See App-63 . Quoted in Romans 4:7 , Romans 4:8 . he. Left to be supplied by any one who has this experience. transgression = breaking away, rebellion. Hebrew. pasha ', referring to thought.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 32:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 32:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 32:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 32:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 32:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 32:1

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