Psalm 32

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Self Control," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • Chapter XXII, Chapter L of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
  • Chapter CXLI, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
  • V.XVII.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • II.15, IV.17, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter VI, Scorpiace,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • VII.XIV, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • "Confession Of Sin Illustrated by the Cases of Dr. Pritchard and Constance Kent" Charles H. Spurgeon, 1865.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 32, Paul S. Berge, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010.
    • "Herein is our sermon on the text: simply to let the text have its say among those who have come to hear the faithful word of the LORD."
  • Commentary, Psalm 32, Yolanda Pierce, The African American Commentary, 2010.
    • "David concludes this Psalm with a triumphant note about God’s desire and ability to save us from ourselves."
  • The Old Testament Readings (Psalm 32): Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The matter of individual confession spills over in the community not only in terms of calls to prayer and words of exhortation, but also in feelings of joy and acts of celebration."
  • Psalm 32, Prayer in Downtown, Hopkins, MN.
    • "Thirty-two (as in Psalm 32) for the happy, the blessed. Who wouldn’t be happy and blessed who is forgiven. Whose sins get plowed under, whose record is all cleaned up, whose soul is singing like a newborn, gurgling child."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 32 (Lent 4C), Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "From The New Interpreter's Study Bible: "The double blessing that opens the psalm (Heb. 'ashre, vv. 1-2) results specifically from breaking silence with God, confession and forgiveness (vv. 1-5)." This double blessing is linguistically connected with making progress in a forward direction. It's as if we can now proceed, where before we were blocked."
  • "Nothing Like Forgiveness," Expository Essay, Psalm 32, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "To have the ability to speak to others words of grace, and to receive more divine insight, is almost too good to be true."
  • "A Song for Repentance," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Singing with the Psalter," Michael Morgan, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, 2006.
    • "What sets the book of Psalms apart from the rest of Scripture is the sacramental nature of its songs, their ability to mold and transform the believer."
  • "The Craft of Forgiveness," L. Gregory Jones, Loyola College. Theology Today, October, 1993.
    • "If, and insofar as, Christians are able to recognize that forgiveness is a way of life rather than a simple word to assuage guilt, then we will be on our way to embodying the wholeness of the gospel through mastering the craft of forgiveness."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
  • Castellino, George, "Psalm 32.9," Vetus Testamentum, 1952.
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  • Jenson, Robert W., "Psalm 32, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1979.
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  • Jones, L. Gregory, "The Craft of Forgiveness," Theology Today, 1993.
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  • Seiling, Jonathan R., "The 'Radical' Revisions of the Commentary on the Seven Penitential Psalms: Luther and His 'Enemies,'" Reformation & Renaissance Review, 2006.
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  • Tanner, Beth, "Preaching the Penitential Psalms," Word & World, 2007.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "You Put Songs in My Heart Because You Have Saved Me," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • Psalm 32:9, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
• Drama:
• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Lent A1
    • Lent C4
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 32. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: scroll down for hymn suggestions.
  • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  • "Blessed Are Those," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 32 set to Duke Street (LM)
    • Psalm 32:1-7 set to Duke Street (LM)
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms