Psalms 32:6

An exhortation based upon experience.

For this&c. Rather, Therefore let every one &c.

in a time when thou mayest be found This is the most probable explanation of the Heb., which means literally in a time of finding, and is obscure from its brevity. So "in a time of acceptance" (Psalms 69:13). Comp. Deuteronomy 4:29 with Jeremiah 29:13; and see Isaiah 55:6. Let no one delay, for there is also a time of notfinding (Proverbs 1:28). The words may also be explained as in R.V. marg., in the time of finding outsin, when God makes inquisition; cp. Psalms 17:3; or, in the time whensin findsthem out; cp. Numbers 32:23: but these explanations are less obvious.

surely&c. R.V., surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him. In a time of calamity and judgement he will not be overwhelmed, but will be safe like one who stands secure upon a rock out of reach of the raging flood. For the figure cp. Psalms 18:16; Isaiah 28:2; Isaiah 28:17; Isaiah 30:28; Nahum 1:8.