Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

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

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.

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.

NET Bible

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

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 Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered!
2 How joyful is the man
the Lord does not charge with sin
and in whose spirit is no deceit!



Cross References

Psalm 85:2

You took away Your people’s guilt;
You covered all their sin.Selah

Psalm 40:4

How happy is the man
who has put his trust in the Lord
and has not turned to the proud
or to those who run after lies!

Romans 4:6-8

Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the man God credits righteousness to apart from works:

Nehemiah 4:5

Do not cover their guilt or let their sin be erased from Your sight, because they have provoked the builders.

Psalm 1:1-2

BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)
How happy is the man
who does not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path of sinners
or join a group of mockers!

Psalm 42:1

BOOK II
(Psalms 42–72)
For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As a deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for You, God.

Psalm 45:1

For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Psalm 52:1

For the choir director. A Davidic Maskil. When Doeg the Edomite went and reported to Saul, telling him, “David went to Ahimelech’s house.”Why brag about evil, you hero!
God’s faithful love is constant.

Psalm 53:1

For the choir director: on Mahalath. A Davidic Maskil.The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.”
They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.

Psalm 55:1

For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil.God, listen to my prayer
and do not ignore my plea for help.

Psalm 84:12

Happy is the person who trusts in You,
Lord of Hosts!

Psalm 89:15

Happy are the people who know the joyful shout;
Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.

Psalm 106:3

How happy are those who uphold justice,
who practice righteousness at all times.

Psalm 119:1-2

א AlefHow happy are those whose way is blameless,
who live according to the Lord’s instruction!

Psalm 128:1

A song of ascents.How happy is everyone who fears the Lord,
who walks in His ways!

Isaiah 1:18

“Come, let us discuss this,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they will be as white as snow;
though they are as red as crimson,
they will be like wool.

Isaiah 43:25

“It is I who sweep away your transgressions
for My own sake
and remember your sins no more.

Isaiah 44:22

I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud,
and your sins like a mist.
Return to Me,
for I have redeemed you.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

The man who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed.

Micah 7:18-19

Who is a God like You,
removing iniquity and passing over rebellion
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not hold on to His anger forever,
because He delights in faithful love.

Matthew 5:3-12

“The poor in spirit are blessed,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus responded, “Simon son of Jonah, you are blessed because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father in heaven.

Luke 11:28

He said, “Even more, those who hear the word of God and keep it are blessed!”

Acts 13:38-39

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

Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.

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