Psalm 32
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This article is about Psalm 32 in Hebrew (Masoretic) numbering. For Psalm 32 in Greek Septuagint or Latin Vulgate numbering, see Psalm 33.
Psalm 32 is the 32nd psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven". The Book of Psalms is part of the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a book of the Christian Old Testament. In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate translations of the Bible, this psalm is Psalm 31. In Latin, it is known by the incipit, "Beati quorum".[1] The psalmist (traditionally, King David) expresses the joy of being released from great suffering.
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Psalm 32 | |
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"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven" | |
Penitential psalms | |
Text | attributed to King David |
Language | Hebrew (original) |
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Psalm 32 | |
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ā Psalm 31 Psalm 33 ā | |
Book | Book of Psalms |
Hebrew Bible part | Ketuvim |
Order in the Hebrew part | 1 |
Category | Sifrei Emet |
Christian Bible part | Old Testament |
Order in the Christian part | 19 |
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Psalm 32 is used in both Jewish and Christian liturgies. It has often been set to music.