Guiding Questions: Psalms 32

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. Based upon Psalms 32:1-2 would the author (speaker, pleader) be one who considers himself to have transgressed?
  2. From Psalms 32:3-4 would it appear that the transgressor had in no wise recognized his transgression or clearly asks that it be forgiven?
  3. When did he begin to “sense relief” (Psalms 32:5)?
  4. Accordingly, in Psalms 32:6 what is his conclusion as to those who transgress?
  5. In Psalms 32:5 and Psalms 32:7 the conclusion is “Selah”. This term, similar to “Amen” is an affirmation of the sentiment expressed. Why would it have been positioned particularly in these two verses?
  6. What advice is given to those who transgress?
  7. According to the text, can evil bring in its wake anything but torment and tribulation?
  8. Who, then, will find joy in his/her faith?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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