Psalm 32:1

So also David describes the blessedness of the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

And Jesus 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.

But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"

Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.

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{A Psalm of David, Maschil.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

So also David describes the blessedness of the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works:

"Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;