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You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou <i>art</i> my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You <i>are</i> my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; You keep me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou art my hiding place; Thou dost preserve me from trouble; Thou dost surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You are my hiding place; You guard me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; You, LORD, protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs <i>and</i> shouts of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou art my hiding place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble. I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; you will deliver me from trouble and surround me with shouts of deliverance. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou art my hiding place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You [are] a hiding place for me, "" You keep me from distress, "" Surround me [with] songs of deliverance. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou art a hiding-place for me, From distress Thou dost keep me, With songs of deliverance dost compass me. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou a covering to me, from straits thou wilt watch me; thou wilt surround me with rejoicings of deliverance. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 31:7>You are my refuge from the tribulation that has surrounded me. You are my exultation: rescue me from those who are surrounding me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You are my shelter; you guard me from distress; with joyful shouts of deliverance you surround me. <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou art my refuge; thou shalt protect me from mine enemies; thou wilt compass me about with glory and salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You are my hiding place and you will protect me from my enemies; praise and salvation will surround me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; With songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou art my refuge from the affliction that encompasses me; my joy, to deliver me from them that have compassed me. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/32-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3443" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">The Providence of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: sê·ṯer (N-ms) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">are my hiding place.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5341.htm" title="5341: tiṣ·ṣə·rê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To watch, guard, keep. A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense Or a bad one.">You protect me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: miṣ·ṣar (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">from trouble;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: tə·sō·wḇ·ḇê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">You surround me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7438.htm" title="7438: rān·nê (N-mpc) -- A ringing cry. From ranan; a shout.">with songs</a> <a href="/hebrew/6405.htm" title="6405: p̄al·lêṭ (V-Piel-Inf) -- Deliverance. From palat; escape.">of deliverance.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Psalm 119:114</a></span><br />You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Isaiah 25:4</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></span><br />The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Psalm 61:3-4</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Psalm 71:3</a></span><br />Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Isaiah 4:6</a></span><br />a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">my</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></b></br> The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">compass</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10</a></b></br> Many sorrows <i>shall be</i> to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a></b></br> For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as <i>with</i> a shield.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-5.htm">Psalm 18:5</a></b></br> The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.</p><p class="hdg">songs</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></b></br> And he hath put a new song in my mouth, <i>even</i> praise unto our God: many shall see <i>it</i>, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-3</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/psalms/22-31.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/18-11.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/psalms/18-11.htm">Hiding-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Preservest</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Hiding-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/34-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Preservest</a> <a href="/psalms/40-11.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/35-17.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Blessedness consists in remission of sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Confession of sins gives ease to the conscience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">God's promises bring joy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You are my hiding place.</b><br>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 <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a>, 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.<p><b>You protect me from trouble;</b><br>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.<p><b>You surround me with songs of deliverance.</b><br>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.<p><b>Selah</b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a>, David is expressing his personal experience of God's protection and deliverance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as a protector and deliverer, providing refuge and safety.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiding_place.htm">Hiding Place</a></b><br>A metaphorical place of safety and refuge where one is protected from external threats.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/songs_of_deliverance.htm">Songs of Deliverance</a></b><br>Symbolic of the joy and relief experienced when God delivers His people from trouble.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/selah.htm">Selah</a></b><br>A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_refuge.htm">God as Our Refuge</a></b><br>In times of trouble, we can find safety and peace in God, who is our ultimate hiding place.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/protection_from_trouble.htm">Protection from Trouble</a></b><br>Trusting in God does not mean we will avoid trouble, but that He will protect and guide us through it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/songs_of_deliverance.htm">Songs of Deliverance</a></b><br>Reflect on past deliverances and let them inspire worship and gratitude. God's faithfulness in the past assures us of His continued protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pause_and_reflect.htm">Pause and Reflect (Selah)</a></b><br>Take time to pause and meditate on God's goodness and protection in your life. Use these moments to strengthen your faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_assurance.htm">Living in Assurance</a></b><br>Embrace the assurance that God surrounds us with His love and deliverance, allowing us to live confidently and without fear.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_suffer_if_god_protects.htm">Psalm 32:7 depicts God as a hiding place from trouble; why do devout individuals still face suffering and calamities? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_recall_being_saved.htm">What happened to Oreb and Zeeb in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_54_7_align_with_david's_struggles.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 54:7's claim that God delivered the psalmist from all trouble with the ongoing struggles David faced elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_say_'forsaken_me'.htm">If Jesus is God, why did He say 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?' on the cross (Matthew 27:46)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou art my hiding-place</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a>); thou shalt preserve me from trouble. Hidden in God, there can no harm happen to him. <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.</span> "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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/32-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֤ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are my hiding place.</span><br /><span class="heb">סֵ֥תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(sê·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, hiding place, secrecy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You protect me</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּ֫צְּרֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(tiṣ·ṣə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5341.htm">Strong's 5341: </a> </span><span class="str2">To watch, guard, keep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from trouble;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצַּ֪ר</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You surround me</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּס֖וֹבְבֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(tə·sō·wḇ·ḇê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with songs</span><br /><span class="heb">רָנֵּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(rān·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7438.htm">Strong's 7438: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ringing cry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of deliverance.</span><br /><span class="heb">פַלֵּ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(p̄al·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6405.htm">Strong's 6405: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/32-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 32:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 32:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 32:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 32:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>