Psalms, 32
2. Confess to the Lord with stringed instruments; sing psalms to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.
2. Confess to the Lord with stringed instruments; sing psalms to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.
Psalm 32 is a psalm of confession and forgiveness, in which the psalmist expresses his joy for being forgiven by God. He talks about how the lack of confession of his sins has physically and emotionally affected him, but also celebrates God's goodness in forgiving and restoring those who turn to him. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 32:
Proverbs 28:13: "He who covers his transgressions will never prosper; but what confesses them and leaves them will reach mercy." This verse highlights the importance of confession and repentance to receive God's forgiveness.
Isaiah 1:18: "Come, and let us, say the Lord; even if your sins are like scarlet, they will become white like snow; even if they are red as Carmesim, they will become like white wool. " This verse speaks of God's mercy on forgiving sins and making them white like snow.
1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all injustice." This verse emphasizes the importance of confession and repentance to receive the forgiveness and purification of God.
Psalm 51:10: "Creates in me, O God, a pure heart, and renews in me a straight spirit." This verse is a prayer of repentance and requested by purification and renewal of the heart.
Psalm 34:18: "Near the lord of those who have a broken heart, and save the contrite of spirit." This verse speaks of God's goodness to be close to those who have a broken and contrite heart, ready to repent and seek forgiveness.
“Faltar com a caridade¨¦ como ferir a pupila dos olhos de Deus.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
