Psalms 32:1

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

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  • Rom 4:6-8 : 6 So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; 8 blessed is the one against whom the Lord will never count sin.”
  • Ps 85:2 : 2 You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin.(Selah)
  • Acts 13:38-39 : 38 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 39 and by this one everyone who believes is justified from everything from which the law of Moses could not justify you.
  • Isa 44:22 : 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.”
  • Isa 1:18 : 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.
  • Ps 40:4 : 4 How blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!
  • Mic 7:18-19 : 18 Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love? 19 Who will once again have mercy on us? Who will conquer our evil deeds? Who will hurl all our sins into the depths of the sea?
  • Matt 5:3-9 : 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
  • Rev 22:14 : 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.
  • Isa 43:25 : 25 I, I am the one who blots out your rebellious deeds for my sake; your sins I do not remember.
  • Jer 17:7-8 : 7 My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. 8 They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit.
  • Ps 89:15 : 15 How blessed are the people who worship you! O LORD, they experience your favor.
  • Ps 119:1-2 : 1 א(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. 2 How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,
  • Ps 53:1 : 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.
  • Ps 1:1-2 : 1 ¶ Book 1(Psalms 1-41) 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! 2 Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.
  • Ps 84:12 : 12 O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, how blessed are those who trust in you!
  • Matt 16:17 : 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 : 28 But he replied,“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”
  • Ps 55:1 : 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!
  • Ps 42:1 : 1 Book 2(Psalms 42-72) 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!
  • Ps 45:1 : 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.”
  • Ps 52:1 : 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!
  • Ps 128:1 : 1 A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!
  • Ps 106:3 : 3 How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!

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    6So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

    7“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;

    8blessed is the one against whom the Lord will never count sin.”

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    2How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

  • Ps 32:5
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    5Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said,“I will confess my rebellious acts to the LORD.” And then you forgave my sins.(Selah)

  • Prov 28:13
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    13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

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    2You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin.(Selah)

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    1For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

    2Wash away my wrongdoing! Cleanse me of my sin!

    3For I am aware of my rebellious acts; I am forever conscious of my sin.

    4Against you– you above all– I have sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. So you are just when you confront me; you are right when you condemn me.

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    22and the priest is to make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering before the LORD for his sin that he has committed, and he will be forgiven of his sin that he has committed.

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    3If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?

    4But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.

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    8If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.

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    33if I have covered my transgressions as men do, by hiding iniquity in my heart,

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    4How blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

  • Job 14:17
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    17My offenses would be sealed up in a bag; you would cover over my sin.

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    12Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

    13Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

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    3Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

  • Eph 1:7
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    7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of his grace

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    5How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

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    18Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love?

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    18See my pain and suffering! Forgive all my sins!

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    11For the sake of your reputation, O LORD, forgive my sin, because it is great.

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    4For my sins overwhelm me; like a heavy load, they are too much for me to bear.

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    10He does not deal with us as our sins deserve; he does not repay us as our misdeeds deserve.

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    18Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.

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    5How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

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    48Then Jesus said to her,“Your sins are forgiven.”

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    11Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!

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    12O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, how blessed are those who trust in you!

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    9‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean and have no iniquity.

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    20When Jesus saw their faith he said,“Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

  • Rom 3:24
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    24But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.