Psalm 32
The 32nd psalm (according to Greek counting the 31st) is a psalm of David . It belongs to the series of thanksgiving psalms for an individual. Motifs from wisdom poetry can also be found in it. The psalmist's earlier sin is the real issue. That is why the psalm belongs to the series of the seven penitential psalms .
structure
The Old Testament scholar Hermann Gunkel structured the psalm as follows:
- Verses 1-2: Confession to remission of guilt
- Verses 3–5: Narration: The psalmist remained in distress until the decision to confess (verse 6a) brought forgiveness
- Verses 6-7: Admonishing others to repent
- Verses 8–9: Wisdom speech: comparison of the unfinished business with stubborn beasts
- Verse 10: Summary of Experience
- Verse 11: exultation at the forgiveness of sins
Assignment to the penitential psalms
The psalm itself is not a penitential prayer in which a confession of sin is made. Instead, according to James Luther Mays, it is a psalm that teaches and instructs in the practice of repentance based on the psalmist's own experience.
Dating
Due to the influence of wisdom elements, Hermann Gunkel assumes a "relatively late origin".
literature
- Gianni Barbiero: "Beato colui a cui è perdonata la ribellione." Una lettura esegetico-teologica del Sal 32 . In: Alessandro Cavicchia, Mario Cucca (ed.): "Figlio d'uomo alzati, ti voglio parlare" (Ez 2,1). Studi in onore del prof. Marco Nobile in occasione del suo 75 ° compleanno . Antnianum, Rome 2018, pp. 183–224.
Web links
Commons : Psalm 32 - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Psalm 32 in the standard translation , the Luther Bible and other translations from bibleserver.com
- Psalm 32 in the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) on bibelwissenschaft.de
- Sheet music in the public domain of settings for Psalm 32 in the Choral Public Domain Library - ChoralWiki (English)