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The Turning Point of Confession
Commentators unanimously agree that the turning point from the psalmist's inner torment to peace was his decision to stop hiding his sin. While concealment brought anguish and a feeling of God's heavy hand, the act of honest confession immediately lifted the burden and brought relief.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 32:5
18th Century
Theologian
I acknowledged my sin unto thee - That is, then I confessed my guilt. I had borne the dreadful pressure as long as I could. I had tried to c…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 32:5
19th Century
Bishop
I acknowledged. —The fact that this verb is future, as is “I will confess” in the next clause, as well as the requirements of the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 32:5
19th Century
Preacher
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid, I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 32:5
16th Century
Theologian
I have acknowledged my sin unto thee. The prophet now describes the outcome of his misery, in order to show to all the accessible way of o…
John Gill
On Psalms 32:5
17th Century
Pastor
I acknowledged my sin unto thee
The sin of Adam, in which he was concerned; original sin, the corruption of your nat…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 32:3–7
17th Century
Minister
It is very difficult to bring sinful man humbly to accept free mercy, with a full confession of his sins and self-condemnation. But the true and on…