God s hand was heavy on David until he confessed his guilt. It was like the sweltering of summer heat. But notice, v. 5. When David confessed, when he did not try to cover his own iniquity, relief came quickly and God s blessing was known. David said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and God forgave the guilt of his sin.
Confession is to the soul as the whetstone is to the knife.
Secret confession gives glory to God, especially is justice enhanced, whenever the sinner admits God is right. God knows our sin. The implication is that God may not always be available. Instead, the Psalmist knows that God is his hiding place and the one who will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Everyone who is godly should seek the Lord while he may be found.