Psalm 32
It serves as a source of inspiration and guidance for individuals striving to strengthen their connection with God and seek forgiveness for their transgressions.Paul the Apostle references verses 1 and 2 of the Psalm in Romans 4:7–8, in his explanation of salvation by faith, not works of the Mosaic Law.[16] Today, Psalm 31 is sung or recited at Vespers on the Thursday of the first week of the main four-weekly cycle of liturgical prayers.In the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, this psalm is appointed to be read on the evening of the sixth day of the month,[17] as well as at Mattins on Ash Wednesday.[18] Heinrich Schütz wrote a setting of a paraphrase of the psalm in German, "Der Mensch vor Gott wohl selig ist", SWV 129, for the Becker Psalter, published first in 1628.