Psalm 32, II Corinthians 5:20-6:10 Psalm 32 is the account of one person’s journey from sinfulness to righteousness. The psalmist tells how his suffering was a result of sin. Yet when he cries out for forgiveness it occurs. When he acknowledges his sin, forgiveness happens when one confesses one’s transgressions. Suffering in silence does not bring about forgiveness much less restoration. But joy comes from forgiveness, a term we’ve later come to describe as justification. The psalmist says that his sin is covered. When he said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord” God forgave the guilt of his sin. Due to his experience, he tells others – all who are faithful, to offer prayers to God in time of distress. He tells how God is a hiding place, preserving him from trouble, surrounded by glad cries of deliverance. He tells how steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord. In II Corinthians Paul entreats – extorts his audience to be reconciled to God. They must not l...