Psalm 32:7
New International Version
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

New Living Translation
For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude

English Standard Version
You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah

Berean Standard Bible
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

King James Bible
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

New King James Version
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

New American Standard Bible
You are my hiding place; You keep me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

NASB 1995
You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.

NASB 1977
Thou art my hiding place; Thou dost preserve me from trouble; Thou dost surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Legacy Standard Bible
You are my hiding place; You guard me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Amplified Bible
You are my hiding place; You, LORD, protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah.

Christian Standard Bible
You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah

American Standard Version
Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah

Contemporary English Version
You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me.

English Revised Version
Thou art my hiding place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. [Selah]

Good News Translation
You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble. I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me.

International Standard Version
You are my hiding place; you will deliver me from trouble and surround me with shouts of deliverance. Interlude

Majority Standard Bible
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

NET Bible
You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)

New Heart English Bible
You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou art my hiding place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

World English Bible
You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You [are] a hiding place for me, "" You keep me from distress, "" Surround me [with] songs of deliverance. Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou art a hiding-place for me, From distress Thou dost keep me, With songs of deliverance dost compass me. Selah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou a covering to me, from straits thou wilt watch me; thou wilt surround me with rejoicings of deliverance. Silence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You are my refuge from the tribulation that has surrounded me. You are my exultation: rescue me from those who are surrounding me.

New American Bible
You are my shelter; you guard me from distress; with joyful shouts of deliverance you surround me. Selah

New Revised Standard Version
You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou art my refuge; thou shalt protect me from mine enemies; thou wilt compass me about with glory and salvation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You are my hiding place and you will protect me from my enemies; praise and salvation will surround me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; With songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. Selah

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou art my refuge from the affliction that encompasses me; my joy, to deliver me from them that have compassed me. Pause.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Providence of God
6Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. 7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.…

Cross References
Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 27:5
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 119:114
You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

Isaiah 32:2
Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.

Isaiah 25:4
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

Psalm 61:3-4
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. / Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

Psalm 71:3
Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

Psalm 121:7-8
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 4:6
a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.


Treasury of Scripture

You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

my

Psalm 9:9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 27:5
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalm 31:20
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

compass

Psalm 32:10
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

Psalm 5:12
For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

Psalm 18:5
The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.

songs

Psalm 40:3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

Psalm 98:1
A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

Exodus 15:1-3
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea…

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Psalm 32
1. Blessedness consists in remission of sins
3. Confession of sins gives ease to the conscience
8. God's promises bring joy














You are my hiding place.
This phrase reflects the psalmist's deep trust in God as a refuge and sanctuary. In biblical times, a hiding place was often a literal location where one could find safety from enemies or danger. Spiritually, it signifies God's protection and presence, offering peace and security. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 91:1-2, where God is described as a refuge and fortress. The idea of God as a hiding place also foreshadows the safety and salvation found in Jesus Christ, who offers rest for the weary and protection for the soul.

You protect me from trouble;
The assurance of divine protection is a recurring theme in the Psalms. Here, the psalmist acknowledges God's active role in safeguarding him from adversity. This protection is not merely physical but also spiritual, as God shields the believer from the ultimate harm of sin and spiritual death. The historical context of ancient Israel, surrounded by hostile nations, underscores the need for divine protection. This promise of protection is fulfilled in Christ, who delivers believers from the power of sin and evil.

You surround me with songs of deliverance.
The imagery of being surrounded by songs suggests a celebration of God's saving acts. In ancient Israel, music and singing were integral to worship and expressing gratitude for God's deliverance. This phrase implies a community of believers joining in praise for God's intervention and salvation. The deliverance mentioned here can be seen as both temporal, from immediate dangers, and eternal, through the salvation offered by Christ. The concept of deliverance is central to the biblical narrative, culminating in Jesus' victory over sin and death.

Selah
The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the profound truths expressed, allowing the weight of God's protection and deliverance to resonate deeply. This pause encourages believers to consider the implications of God's faithfulness and to respond with trust and worship.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 32, David is expressing his personal experience of God's protection and deliverance.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as a protector and deliverer, providing refuge and safety.

3. Hiding Place
A metaphorical place of safety and refuge where one is protected from external threats.

4. Songs of Deliverance
Symbolic of the joy and relief experienced when God delivers His people from trouble.

5. Selah
A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude.
Teaching Points
God as Our Refuge
In times of trouble, we can find safety and peace in God, who is our ultimate hiding place.

Protection from Trouble
Trusting in God does not mean we will avoid trouble, but that He will protect and guide us through it.

Songs of Deliverance
Reflect on past deliverances and let them inspire worship and gratitude. God's faithfulness in the past assures us of His continued protection.

Pause and Reflect (Selah)
Take time to pause and meditate on God's goodness and protection in your life. Use these moments to strengthen your faith.

Living in Assurance
Embrace the assurance that God surrounds us with His love and deliverance, allowing us to live confidently and without fear.Verse 7. - Thou art my hiding-place (comp. Psalm 17:8; Psalm 27:5; Psalm 31:20; Psalm 143:9); thou shalt preserve me from trouble. Hidden in God, there can no harm happen to him. Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. "Songs of deliver-ante" are such songs as men sing when they have been delivered from peril. God will make such songs to sound in the psalmist's ears or in his heart.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You
אַתָּ֤ה ׀ (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are my hiding place.
סֵ֥תֶר (sê·ṯer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy

You protect me
תִּ֫צְּרֵ֥נִי (tiṣ·ṣə·rê·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep

from trouble;
מִצַּ֪ר (miṣ·ṣar)
Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent

You surround me
תְּס֖וֹבְבֵ֣נִי (tə·sō·wḇ·ḇê·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround

with songs
רָנֵּ֥י (rān·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7438: A ringing cry

of deliverance.
פַלֵּ֑ט (p̄al·lêṭ)
Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6405: Deliverance

Selah
סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh)
Interjection
Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause


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