By David. A contemplative psalm. Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Parallel translations
- KJV Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
- BSB Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
- NKJV Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
- NASB How blessed is he whose wrongdoing is forgiven, Whose sin is covered!
- NLT Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
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- Rom 4:6–8Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works,
- Isa 44:22I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, your transgressions, and, as a cloud, your sins. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.
- Ps 85:2You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sin. Selah.
- Acts 13:38–39Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins,
- Isa 43:25I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins.
- Mic 7:18–19Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.
- Rev 22:14Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
- Isa 1:18“Come now, and let us reason together,” says Yahweh: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
- Jer 17:7–8“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh.
- Ps 40:4Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
- Matt 5:3–12“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
- Ps 119:1–2ALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
- Ps 106:3Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.
- Luke 11:28But he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
- Ps 1:1–2Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;
- Ps 53:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Mahalath.” A contemplation by David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good.
- Ps 42:1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.
- Matt 16:17Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
- Ps 128:1A Song of Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.
- Ps 89:15Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh.
- Ps 84:12Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you.
- Ps 45:1For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
- Ps 52:1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, “David has come to Ahimelech’s house.” Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God’s loving kindness endures continually.
- Neh 4:5don’t cover their iniquity, and don’t let their sin be blotted out from before you; for they have insulted the builders.”
- Ps 55:1For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.
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