Psalms 32:7
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah
- DARBYDarby
- Thou art a hiding-place for me; thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost encompass me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thou art a hiding-place for me, From distress Thou dost keep me, With songs of deliverance dost compass me. Selah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble; you will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble; you will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Context: Psalms 32
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.
6For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
7Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
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.