Psalms 32:1
What does Psalms 32:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 32:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By David. --An Instruction. O the happiness of him whose transgression <FI>is<Fi> forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Blessed is he [whose] transgression is forgiven, [whose] sin is covered!
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is.
- Psalms 84:12
O Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
- Psalms 119:1
Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.
- Psalms 42:1
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God.
- Matthew 16:17
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.
- Psalms 128:1
Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
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