Psalms 32:3 nasb — When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long.

NASB

"When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long."

— Psalms 32:3, NASB

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Psalms 32 — Context

1

How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered!

2

How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit!

3

When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long.

4

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. Selah.

5

I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I did not hide; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"; And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

6

Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him.

Psalms 32:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 32:3 say?
Psalms 32:3 in the NASB reads: “When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long.”
Where is Psalms 32:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 32:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 32, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 32:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 32:3 in?
Psalms 32:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 32:3?
Psalms 32:3 reads (NASB): “When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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