Psalms 32:1

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

לְדָוִ֗ד מַ֫שְׂכִּ֥יל אַשְׁרֵ֥י נְֽשׂוּי־פֶּ֗שַׁע כְּס֣וּי חֲטָאָֽה׃

Transliteration

Of Dāwid a maśkîl. ʾašrê nəśûy-pešaʿ kəsûy ḥaṭāʾâ.

Grammar Details

*Dāwid*: proper noun with preposition *lə-* (of/for/by David)
*maśkîl*: masculine singular noun - contemplative poem/skillful psalm
*ʾašrê*: construct plural noun - happiness of/blessed is
*nəśûy*: passive participle masculine singular construct - lifted/carried
*pešaʿ*: masculine singular noun - transgression/rebellion
*kəsûy*: passive participle masculine singular construct - covered
*ḥaṭāʾâ*: feminine singular noun - sin/offense

Word Meanings

*maśkîl*: instructive psalm/contemplative poem/skillful composition
*ʾašrê*: blessed/happy/fortunate
*nəśûy*-*pešaʿ*: forgiven of transgression/one whose rebellion is lifted
*kəsûy* *ḥaṭāʾâ*: covered of sin/whose sin is concealed

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Referenced Verses

Rom 4:6-8 : 6 Even as David also pronounceth blessing upon the man, unto whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from works, 7 [ saying], Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, And whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom, the Lord will {G3756} not reckon sin.
Ps 85:2 : 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; Thou hast covered all their sin. Selah
Acts 13:38-39 : 38 Be it known unto you therefore, {G435} brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins: 39 and by him every one that believeth is justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Isa 44:22 : 22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.
Isa 1:18 : 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Ps 40:4 : 4 Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Mic 7:18-19 : 18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness. 19 He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Matt 5:3-9 : 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye when [men] shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right [to come] to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Isa 43:25 : 25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins.
Jer 17:7-8 : 7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreadeth out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat cometh, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
Ps 89:15 : 15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.
Ps 119:1-2 : 1 ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.
Ps 53:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath. Maschil of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none that doeth good.
Ps 1:1-2 : 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night.
Ps 84:12 : 12 O Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Matt 16:17 : 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
Luke 11:28 : 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Ps 55:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.
Ps 42:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Ps 45:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Ps 52:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God [endureth] continually.
Ps 128:1 : 1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
Ps 106:3 : 3 Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.

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