Psalms 32:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

I acknowledged. I [made up my mind that. would] acknowledge.

have. not hid. did. not hide.

transgressions. Refers to 2 Samuel 12:13 (941 B. C). Some codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read it in singular.

Thou forgavest. Divine forgiveness follows immediately on true confession to Him. Compare 2 Samuel 12:13.Genesis 44:16; Genesis 44:17; Job 42:5; Job 42:6; Isaiah 6:5-7; Daniel 10:10-12.Luke 5:8-10.

Selah. Connecting this Divine forgiveness with prayer and worship, which can be accepted only from those who have this experience. Compare Psalms 32:4 and Psalms 32:7. and see App-66.

Psalms 32:5

5 I 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.