Psalm 32:1

As David describes the blessedness of the man to whom the Lord accounts righteousness without works,

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

And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonas, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.

And he said, Yes indeed, blessed are those that hear the word of God and keep it.

Be it known to you therefore, men and brothers, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins,

Blessed are they that keep his commandments, that they may have a right to the tree of life, and 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.

Be it known to you therefore, men and brothers, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins,

As David describes the blessedness of the man to whom the Lord accounts righteousness without works,

Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven and whose sins are covered;