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Psalms 32:2

Psalms 32:2
Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity,.... Or "does not think of it" (n); with respect unto men, at least to the harm of them; his thoughts are thoughts of peace, and not of evil;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity - Whose sin is not “reckoned” to him, or “charged” on him. The reference here is “to his own sin.” The idea is not, that he is happy on whom…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 32:1-6

This psalm is entitled Maschil, which some take to be only the name of the tune to which it was set and was to be sung. But others think it is significant; our margin reads it, A psalm of David giving…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 32:1-2

The blessedness of forgiveness. See Rom 4:6 ff. for St Paul's use of these verses.

Blessed Or, Happy. Cp. Psa 1:1. The first beatitude of the Psalter is pronounced on an upright life; but since "there…