←Psalm 32→BSB

In This Chapter 61 terms 2 themes 6 resources

Key Terms

Sin 6 Transgression 6 Rebellion (Offense) 4 Have Insight 4 Spare (Release) 3 To Admit 3 Kindness (Solidarity) 3 Guilt (State) 2 Loyal Person 2 Trust 2 Upright 2 Rebel (Act) Be Rebellious Rebel (Against Authority) Rebellion Rebelliousness Forgive Forgive (Remove Guilt) Forgive (Grant Pardon) Hand Over Forgiveness (Remove Guilt) Forgive (Wipe Out) Forgiveness (Pardon) Have Mercy To Cover (Forgive) Cover (Figurative) Forgiving To Sin Sin (Act) Sin (Incur Guilt) Guilty (Responsible) Guilt (Consequence) Guiltiness Trespass (Sin) Sinful Sin (Offense) To Stand Guilty Sin (Guilty) Sin (Wrongdoing) Guilty Considered Guilty Guilty Of Sin Previously Sin Against Deceit (Deception) Deceit (Act) Deceive Deceit (Betrayal) Laziness Deceit (Covert) Repent Repentance Change One's Mind Perceive Be Kind Kindness (Benevolence) Kindness (Graciousness) Kindness (Affection) Straightness Straight Be Straight

Themes

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The Joy of Forgiveness

(Romans 4:1–12)

Of David. A Maskil.

ⓘ This wisdom psalm of confession and thanksgiving encourages...

This wisdom psalm of confession and thanksgiving encourages and exhorts the godly to learn from the psalmist’s experience of sin, denial, confession, and forgiveness. This psalm was one of the seven psalms of penitence used in the early church (also Pss 6, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143).
ⓘ The Lord’s forgiveness restores people to fellowship with...

The Lord’s forgiveness restores people to fellowship with him, clears them of guilt, and gives them great joy. Paul quoted this text when explaining justification by faith alone (Rom 4:4–8).
1Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven,whose sins are covered.†2Blessed is the manwhose iniquity the LORD does not count against him,†in whose spirit there is no deceit.
ⓘ The psalmist acknowledges his own sin (see 19:12–13;...

The psalmist acknowledges his own sin (see 19:12–13; 25:7, 11, 15–22) and his resistance to confessing sin. The Lord pressed him hard until he confessed his guilt.
3When I kept silent, my bones became brittlefrom my groaning all day long.4For day and nightYour hand was heavy upon me;my strength was drained†as in the summer heat.Selah5Then I acknowledged my sin to Youand did not hide my iniquity.I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”and You forgave the guilt of my sin.Selah6Therefore let all the godly pray to Youwhile You may be found.Surely when great waters rise,they will not come near.7You are my hiding place.You protect me from trouble;You surround me with songs of deliverance.Selah8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;I will give you counsel and watch over you.9Do not be like the horse or mule,which have no understanding;they must be controlled with bit and bridleto make them come to you.10Many are the sorrows of the wicked,but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones;shout for joy, all you upright in heart.