Psalm 32:1
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The Joy of Forgiveness
A Psalm of David. A [a]Contemplation.
32 Blessed is he whose (A)transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered.
Footnotes
- Psalm 32:1 Heb. Maschil
Romans 4:6-8
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6 just as David also (A)describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:
7 “Blessed(B) are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
And whose sins are covered;
8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.”
Psalm 85:2
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2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people;
You have covered all their sin. Selah
Isaiah 44:22
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22 (A)I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions,
And like a cloud, your sins.
Return to Me, for (B)I have redeemed you.”
Acts 13:38-39
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38 Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that (A)through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; 39 and (B)by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
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Micah 7:18-19
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18 (A)Who is a God like You,
(B)Pardoning iniquity
And passing over the transgression of (C)the remnant of His heritage?
(D)He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He delights in (E)mercy.[a]
19 He will again have compassion on us,
And will subdue our iniquities.
You will cast all [b]our sins
Into the depths of the sea.
Footnotes
- Micah 7:18 Or lovingkindness
- Micah 7:19 Lit. their
Isaiah 43:25
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25 “I, even I, am He who (A)blots out your transgressions (B)for My own sake;
(C)And I will not remember your sins.
Isaiah 1:18
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18 “Come now, and let us (A)reason together,”
Says the Lord,
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
(B)They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be as wool.
Revelation 22:14
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14 (A)Blessed are those who [a]do His commandments, that they may have the right (B)to the tree of life, (C)and may enter through the gates into the city.
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- Revelation 22:14 NU wash their robes,
Matthew 5:3-12
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3 “Blessed(A) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 (B)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 (C)Blessed are the meek,
For (D)they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who (E)hunger and thirst for righteousness,
(F)For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
(G)For they shall obtain mercy.
8 (H)Blessed are the pure in heart,
For (I)they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 (J)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 (K)Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of (L)evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 (M)Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for (N)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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- Matthew 5:5 Or land
Jeremiah 17:7-8
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7 “Blessed(A) is the man who trusts in the Lord,
And whose hope is the Lord.
8 For he shall be (B)like a tree planted by the waters,
Which spreads out its roots by the river,
And will not [a]fear when heat comes;
But its leaf will be green,
And will not be anxious in the year of drought,
Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 17:8 Qr., Tg. see
Psalm 40:4
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4 (A)Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust,
And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Psalm 128:1
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Blessings of Those Who Fear the Lord
A Song of Ascents.
128 Blessed (A)is every one who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.
Psalm 106:3
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Footnotes
- Psalm 106:3 LXX, Syr., Tg., Vg. those who do
Psalm 53:1
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Folly of the Godless, and the Restoration of Israel(A)
To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath.” A [a]Contemplation of David.
53 The (B)fool has said in his heart,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity;
(C)There is none who does good.
Footnotes
- Psalm 53:1 Heb. Maschil
Psalm 42:1
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BOOK TWO
Psalms 42–72
Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses
To the Chief Musician. A [a]Contemplation of the sons of Korah.
42 As the deer [b]pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.
Footnotes
- Psalm 42:1 Heb. Maschil
- Psalm 42:1 Lit. longs for
Luke 11:28
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28 But He said, (A)“More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
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Psalm 119:1-2
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Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of God
א ALEPH
119 Blessed are the [a]undefiled in the way,
(A)Who walk in the law of the Lord!
2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
Who seek Him with the (B)whole heart!
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:1 blameless
Psalm 1:1-2
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BOOK ONE
Psalms 1–41
The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly
1 Blessed (A)is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
(B)Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But (C)his delight is in the law of the Lord,
(D)And in His law he [b]meditates day and night.
Matthew 16:17
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17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, (A)for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but (B)My Father who is in heaven.
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Psalm 89:15
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15 Blessed are the people who know the (A)joyful sound!
They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.
Psalm 84:12
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12 O Lord of hosts,
(A)Blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Psalm 52:1
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The End of the Wicked and the Peace of the Godly
To the Chief Musician. A [a]Contemplation of David (A)when Doeg the Edomite went and (B)told Saul, and said to him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.”
52 Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man?
The goodness of God endures continually.
Footnotes
- Psalm 52:1 Heb. Maschil
Psalm 45:1
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The Glories of the Messiah and His Bride
To the Chief Musician. (A)Set to [a]“The Lilies.” A [b]Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love.
45 My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a [c]ready writer.
Footnotes
- Psalm 45:1 Heb. Shoshannim
- Psalm 45:1 Heb. Maschil
- Psalm 45:1 skillful
Psalm 55:1
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Trust in God Concerning the Treachery of Friends
To the Chief Musician. With [a]stringed instruments. A [b]Contemplation of David.
55 Give ear to my prayer, O God,
And do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
Footnotes
- Psalm 55:1 Heb. neginoth
- Psalm 55:1 Heb. Maschil
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