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NET Bible

By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

New American Standard Bible

A Psalm of David. A Maskil.
How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered!

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered!

International Standard Version

How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

A Conservative Version

Blessed {are those (LXX/NT)} whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

American Standard Version

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.

Amplified

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven,
And whose sin is covered.

Bible in Basic English

Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.

Darby Translation

{Of David. Instruction.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!

Julia Smith Translation

To David, wisdom. Happy the taking away of transgression, the covering of sin.

King James 2000

[A Psalm of David. A maschil.] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Happy [is] he whose transgression is taken away, whose sin is covered.

Modern King James verseion

A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

{An Instruction of David} Blessed is he, whose unrighteousness is forgiven, and whose sin is covered.

New Heart English Bible

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

The Emphasized Bible

How happy is he whose transgression is forgiven! whose sin is pardoned!

Webster

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

World English Bible

Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Youngs Literal Translation

By David. -- An Instruction. O the happiness of him whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Psalm 32:1

References

Images Psalm 32:1

Context Readings

A Plea For Protection

1 By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned! 2 How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Cross References

Psalm 85:2

You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin. (Selah)

Psalm 40:4

How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

Romans 4:6-8

So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

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!

Psalm 1:1-2

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

Psalm 42:1

For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!

Psalm 45:1

For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."

Psalm 52:1

For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: "David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech." Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God's loyal love protects me all day long!

Psalm 53:1

For the music director; according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

Psalm 55:1

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

Psalm 84:12

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

Psalm 89:15

How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.

Psalm 106:3

How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!

Psalm 119:1-2

(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

Psalm 128:1

A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

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."

Jeremiah 17:7-8

My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me.

Micah 7:18-19

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.

Matthew 5:3-12

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus answered him, "You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!

Luke 11:28

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

Acts 13:38-39

Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates.

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