Psalm 32 – When I kept silent my bones wasted away

David wrote, “When I kept silent my bones wasted away”. But why? What was it about David’s silence that brought about such internal devastation? Does silence still do that to us today? And is it for the same reason?

Wait. How did we get such a pleasant image when the title is “When I kept silent my bones wasted away?

It’s because I pulled out one verse from the eleven that make up the Psalm.

And yet, while the one verse sounds negative, the overall Psalm really is incredibly positive. If we understand what it means. What it’s instructing us to do.

So don’t worry, there will be an image to match the title.

And a brief explanation of why the Psalm is so positive.

Not to mention, why I chose this one verse to write about.

Here’s what we’ll be covering in When I kept silent my bones wasted away

• Introduction: The author introduces the theme of confession and forgiveness in Psalm 32, and provides some historical and literary background on the psalm.
• Meaning: Analyzes the content, and message of Psalm 32, highlighting the contrast between the misery of hiding sin and the joy of being forgiven. It also discusses the implications of the psalm for the relationship between God and his people, and the role of the law in guiding them.
• Reflection: Reflects on the relevance of Psalm 32 for contemporary Christians, and how it can inspire them to confess their sins, receive God’s grace, and live in obedience.
• Conclusion: Summarizes the main points of the paper and offers some practical suggestions for applying Psalm 32 to one’s personal and communal life.