Psalms 32:3
“When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.”
Psalms 32:3 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- When I kept silence, my bones wasted away Through my groaning all the day long.
- DARBYDarby
- When I kept silence, my bones waxed old, through my groaning all the day long.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- When I have kept silence, become old have my bones, Through my roaring all the day.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When I remained silent, my bones grew old from my groaning all day long.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When I remained silent, my bones grew old from my groaning all day long.
Context: Psalms 32
1{A Psalm of David, Maschil.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
4For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
5I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
About Psalms 32: Finding Forgiveness and Joy in Confession
Psalm 32 is a powerful psalm of confession and praise. The author reflects on the agony of unconfessed sin and the freedom and joy that comes from admitting wrongdoing before God. The psalmist encourages all who read to turn to the Lord in confession, emphasizing the trustworthiness and loving nature of God.
Commentary
Psalm 32 is a beautiful reminder of the importance of confession in our spiritual lives. The psalmist speaks with honesty and vulnerability about their own experience of hiding their sin and the weight of guilt that came with it. Yet in turning to God in confession, they found profound forgiveness and restoration. It is a powerful call for all of us to be honest with ourselves, each other, and most importantly, with God. Confession can be difficult, but it is through humility and submission that we come to know the love and grace of God. This psalm is a beautiful reminder of the power of confession, and an invitation to experience true joy in relationship with our Creator.