Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
{A Psalm of David, Maschil.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Transgression
Covered
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Bible References
Transgression
Isaiah 1:18
Come, let's consider your options," says the Lord. "Though your sins have stained you like the color red, you can become white like snow; though they are as easy to see as the color scarlet, you can become white like wool.
Isaiah 43:25
I, I am the one who blots out your rebellious deeds for my sake; your sins I do not remember.
Isaiah 44:22
I remove the guilt of your rebellious deeds as if they were a cloud, the guilt of your sins as if they were a cloud. Come back to me, for I protect you."
Micah 7:18
There is no other God like you! You forgive sin and pardon the rebellion of those who remain among your people. You do not remain angry forever, but delight in showing loyal love.
Acts 13:38
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
Romans 4:6
So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Covered
Psalm 85:2
You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin. (Selah)
Nehemiah 4:5
Do not cover their iniquity, and do not wipe out their sin from before them. For they have bitterly offended the builders!
General references
Romans 4:7
"Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;