Psalms 32 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Imputeth — Whom God doth not charge with the guilt of his sins, but graciously pardons and accepts him in Christ. No guile — Who freely confesses all his sins, and turns from sin to God with all his heart.

Silence — From a full and open confession of my sins. Old — My spirit failed, and the strength of my body decayed. Roaring — Because of the continual horrors of my conscience, and sense of God's wrath.

Hand — Thy afflicting hand. My moisture — Was dried up.

The iniquity — The guilt of my sin.

For this — Upon the encouragement of my example. Found — In an acceptable and seasonable time, while God continues to offer grace and mercy. Waters — In the time of great calamities. Not come — So as to overwhelm him.

I will — This and the next verse seems to be the words of God, whom David brings in as returning this answer to his prayers. Mine eye — So Christ did St. Peter, when he turned and looked upon him.

Will not — Unless they be forced to it by a bit or bridle. And so all the ancient translators understand it.

Sorrows — This is an argument to enforce the foregoing admonition.