Psalm 32: Blessed Is the One

Psalm 32: Blessed Is the One

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Psalm 32 is the classic Psalm of sin, confession, and forgiveness–so classic that Paul quotes it in Romans 4:6-7. The Psalm presents a vivid picture of unconfessed sin: “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away.” People often glibly say, “Confession is good for the soul,” but this Psalm takes a much more serious view of not confessing–your secret sin will eat away at you until it causes you physical distress.

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words and music by Greg Scheer
based on Psalm 32
copyright January 2025
CCLI #7253510
OneLicense #295479

Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven.
Blessed is the one whose wrong is recalled no more.
Blessed is the one whose spirit is washed from iniquity’s stain.

1. Oh, when I kept silent,
my bones, they wasted away.
My secrets consumed me;
my groaning accompanied my days.
The longer I hid
the more weary and weak I became.
I longed for relief
but was filled with the heat of my shame.

2. I finally gave in
and confessed the depth of my sin.
I trusted your mercy
and God, you forgave me again.
Oh, why did I hide
from the One who sees sins and hears prayers?
The waters may rise
but I’m singing salvation’s refrain.

3. As stubborn as mules
we insist that we find our own way.
But we’re lost little lambs
and too proud to admit that we’ve failed.
God’s bottomless love
will surround those who give him their trust.
Rejoice in the Lord!
Rely on his mercy and love.

 

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