Bible in one year 8/18/ 2022 Psalm 32-33 By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce

 Bible in one year 8/18/ 2022  Psalm 32-33

By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce                                                                                                          

Christian Arts Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry & Counseling

 

 Psalm 32 This psalm of forgiveness is probably the sequel to Psalm 51, in which David confesses his sin with Bathsheba. Here he describes the blessing of forgives that followed chastening and confession(vv.1-5), then encourages others to seek the Lord’s deliverance rather than stubbornly refusing to follow Him (vv.6-10), and finally exhorts them to rejoice in the Lord(v.11). While David kept silent (did not immediately confess his sin), God chastened him physically and emotionally. When he confessed, God forgave(1John1:9).

Psalm 32:1-11 A psalm of David

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord  does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. (vv.1-2)

When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.(vv.3-4).

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. Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.(vv.5-6).

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (vv.7-8).

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. (v.9)

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! (vv.10-11).

 

Psalm 33 In this anonymous hymn of praise; the psalmist calls on the righteous to praise the Lord (vv.1-3) because of His dependability as Ruler (vv.4-12) and Judge (vv.13-19). Verses 20-22 are a final chorus of praise. Verses 4 -5 summarize the heart of the psalm: God is dependable in all His words and works, which are characterized by righteousness, justice, and grace. 

Psalm 33: 1-22

Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with harp; make music to him on the ten stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. (vv.1-3).

For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. (v.4-5).

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he put the deep into storehouses. (vv.6-7).

 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. (vv.8-9)

The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the  purposes of his heart through all generation.  Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.  (vv.10-12).

From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth- he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. (vv.13-15).

No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A house is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. To deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. (vv.16-19).

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. (vv.20-22).

 

Bibliography,

Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible (NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.