Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Transgression

Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together,”
Says the Lord.
Though your sins are like scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be like wool.
Isaiah 43:25

“I, only I, am He who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake,
And I will not remember your sins.
Isaiah 44:22

“I have wiped out your transgressions like a thick cloud
And your sins like a heavy mist.
Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”
Micah 7:18

Who is a God like You, who forgives wickedness
And passes over the rebellious acts of the remnant of His possession?
He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He [constantly] delights in mercy and lovingkindness.
Acts 13:38
So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you;
Romans 4:6
And in this same way David speaks of the blessing on the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

Covered

Psalm 85:2

You have forgiven the wickedness of Your people;
You have covered all their sin. Selah.
Nehemiah 4:5
Do not forgive their wrongdoing and do not let their sin be wiped out before You, for they have offended the builders [and provoked You].

General references

Romans 4:7

Blessed and happy and favored are those whose lawless acts have been forgiven,
And whose sins have been covered up and completely buried.