Psalm 32:5-6 - Heartlight

⁵Then I acknowledged my sin to You

and did not hide my iniquity.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”

and You forgave the guilt of my sin.

⁶Therefore let all the godly pray to You

while You may be found.

Surely when great waters rise,

they will not come near.

— Psalm 32:5-6

(BSB)

Related Resources from Heartlight

There are 3 resources related to this passage:

Songs of Victory!

Devo: Together in Christ

"Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, "I will confess my rebellion to the Lord."* And you..."

Splinters

Article by Tim Archer

How do you extract a splinter from your soul? Just like a splinter can infect our body if left too long, sin infects our souls if we don't get it out. The old saying is true, "Confession is good for the soul."

Getting Things Right

Article by Russ Lawson

How are you doing at getting things right? When we mess things up, we need to confess and say we're sorry and change our behaviors and our heart.

Cross References for Psalm 32:5-6

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.