Psalms 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to You
What it says
When David acknowledged his sin and stopped covering it, the LORD forgave the guilt of his sin.
What it is doing
This verse marks the decisive release that follows honest confession.
In context
1Of David. A Maskil. 2Blessed is the man 3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle 4For day and night 5Then I acknowledged my sin to You 6Therefore let all the godly pray to You 7You are my hiding place. 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; 9Do not be like the horse or mule, 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, 11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones;