Psalm 32:1

In precisely the same way David speaks of the blessing pronounced upon the man who is regarded by God as righteous apart from actions--

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

"Blessed are you, Simon, Son of Jonah," Jesus replied. "For no human being has revealed this to you, but my Father who is in Heaven.

But Jesus replied: "Rather, happy are those who listen to God's Message and keep it."

I would, therefore, have you know, brothers, that through Jesus forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you,

Blessed will they be who wash their robes, that they may have the right to approach the Tree of Life, and may enter the City by the gates.

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

I would, therefore, have you know, brothers, that through Jesus forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you,

In precisely the same way David speaks of the blessing pronounced upon the man who is regarded by God as righteous apart from actions--

'Blessed are those whose wrong-doings have been forgiven and over whose sins a veil has been drawn!