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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/4.htm">New International Version</a> David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/nlt/romans/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it: <a href="/esv/romans/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> just as David also declares the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/kjv/romans/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, <a href="/nkjv/romans/4.htm">New King James Version</a> just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: <a href="/nasb_/romans/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/nasb/romans/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/nasb77/romans/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> just as David also speaks of the blessing upon the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works: <a href="/lsb/romans/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: <a href="/amp/romans/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And in this same way David speaks of the blessing on the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/csb/romans/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/hcsb/romans/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the man God credits righteousness to apart from works: <a href="/asv/romans/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Even as David also pronounceth blessing upon the man, unto whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from works, <a href="/cev/romans/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In the Scriptures David talks about the blessings that come to people who are acceptable to God, even though they don't do anything to deserve these blessings. David says, <a href="/erv/romans/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Even as David also pronounceth blessing upon the man, unto whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from works, <a href="/gwt/romans/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David says the same thing about those who are blessed: God approves of people without their earning it. David said, <a href="/gnt/romans/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> This is what David meant when he spoke of the happiness of the person whom God accepts as righteous, apart from anything that person does: <a href="/isv/romans/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Likewise, David also speaks of the blessedness of the person whom God regards as righteous apart from actions: <a href="/msb/romans/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/net/romans/4.htm">NET Bible</a> So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/nheb/romans/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Even as David also pronounces blessing on the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works, <a href="/wbt/romans/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man to whom God imputeth righteousness without works, <a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In this way David also tells of the blessedness of the man to whose credit God places righteousness, apart from his actions. <a href="/web/romans/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> even as David also speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works: <a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> just as David also declares the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/ylt/romans/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> even as David also doth speak of the happiness of the man to whom God doth reckon righteousness apart from works: <a href="/slt/romans/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As also David speaks the happiness of the man, to whom God reckons justice without works,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As David also termeth the blessedness of a man, to whom God reputeth justice without works: <a href="/cpdv/romans/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Similarly, David also declares the blessedness of a man, to whom God brings justice without works: <a href="/nabre/romans/4.htm">New American Bible</a> So also David declares the blessedness of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: <a href="/nrsvce/romans/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So also David speaks of the blessedness of those to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Just as David also said about the blessedness of the man, whom God declared righteous without works, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Just as David also said about the blessedness of a man to whom God accounts righteousness without works, as he said:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Even as David also speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God counts righteousness without works, saying: <a href="/godbey/romans/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Indeed David also speaks of the blessedness of the man, to whom God imputes righteousness without works, <a href="/haweis/romans/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> As David also describeth the blessedness of that man, to whom God imputeth righteousness without works, <a href="/mace/romans/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> even as David also speaks of the happiness of the man whom God accounted righteous independently of his works, <a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In this way David also tells of the blessedness of the man to whose credit God places righteousness, apart from his actions. <a href="/worrell/romans/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Even as David also speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God reckoneth righteousness, apart from works, <a href="/worsley/romans/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> As David also describeth the blessedness of the man to whom: God imputeth righteousness without works, saying, <a href="/parallel/romans/4-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=872" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Abraham Justified by Faith</a> …5However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. 6<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-NMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">David</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">speaks</a> <a href="/greek/2509.htm" title="2509: kathaper (Adv) -- Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as.">likewise</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3108.htm" title="3108: makarismon (N-AMS) -- Regarding as happy, blessed, or enviable. From makarizo; beatification, i.e. Attribution of good fortune.">blessedness</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">to whom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logizetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">credits</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">apart from</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">works:</a> 7“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a> Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a> So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a> Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. <a href="/james/2-23.htm">James 2:23</a> And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19</a> that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-10</a> By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13-14</a> Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” / He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a> In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">2 Samuel 22:21-25</a> The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ... <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a> Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith— <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Luke 18:13-14</a> But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ / I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a> It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man, to whom God imputes righteousness without works,blessedness.<a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Romans 4:9</a> Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a> Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.<a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a> Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… imputeth.<a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11,24</a> And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: … <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a> For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.<a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a> Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:without.<a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20,21,27</a> Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin… <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-10</a> For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: … <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9</a> Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/daniel/12-12.htm">Blessedness</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Counts</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/judges/8-14.htm">Describeth</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/32-2.htm">Imputeth</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Places</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Pronounces</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-18.htm">Pronounceth</a> <a href="/john/14-12.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Reckoneth</a> <a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Reckons</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Tells</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Way</a> <a href="/romans/4-4.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-8.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/7-8.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Blessedness</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/romans/4-14.htm">Counts</a> <a href="/romans/4-22.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/romans/11-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/romans/10-5.htm">Describeth</a> <a href="/galatians/4-15.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Imputeth</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Places</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-9.htm">Pronounces</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-18.htm">Pronounceth</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/romans/4-8.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Reckoneth</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Reckons</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/6-19.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm">Tells</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/romans/4-15.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 4</div>1. <a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;</a> 10. <a href="/romans/4-10.htm">before he was circumcised.</a> 13. <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">By faith only he and his seed received the promise.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Abraham is the father of all who believe.</a> 24. <a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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David's writings, particularly in the Psalms, often reflect profound theological insights. Here, Paul is drawing a parallel between David's understanding of righteousness and the teaching of justification by faith. David's life, marked by both great faith and significant moral failures, exemplifies the need for divine grace and forgiveness.of the blessedness of the man The term "blessedness" indicates a state of spiritual well-being and favor with God. In the Hebrew context, being "blessed" often implies a deep sense of joy and peace that comes from a right relationship with God. This concept is echoed in the Beatitudes of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where true happiness is linked to spiritual virtues rather than material wealth or human achievement.to whom God credits righteousness This phrase highlights the doctrine of imputed righteousness, where God accounts or reckons righteousness to a person. This is a key tenet of Christian theology, emphasizing that righteousness is not earned but granted by God. The idea of crediting righteousness is rooted in the covenantal promises made to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>), where faith is counted as righteousness. This concept is foundational to understanding salvation in the New Testament.apart from works This phrase underscores the principle that righteousness is granted independently of human effort or adherence to the Law. It aligns with the broader Pauline teaching that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). This was a radical departure from the prevailing Jewish belief that righteousness was achieved through strict observance of the Law. The emphasis on faith apart from works is also seen in the contrast between the Old Covenant, based on the Law, and the New Covenant, based on grace through faith in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> King of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who wrote many of the Psalms. He is referenced here as an example of someone who understood the concept of righteousness apart from works. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the Book of Romans. He uses David's words to illustrate the principle of justification by faith. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> Though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is a central figure in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>, representing the prototype of faith-based righteousness. 4. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The city to which the letter of Romans was addressed, a center of early Christian thought and a diverse congregation of Jewish and Gentile believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_psalms.htm">The Psalms</a> Specifically, <a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a>, which Paul references to support his argument about righteousness and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_by_faith.htm">Righteousness by Faith</a> True righteousness is credited by God through faith, not by human effort or works. <a href="/topical/t/the_example_of_david.htm">The Example of David</a> David's understanding of forgiveness and righteousness highlights the blessedness of being justified by faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> Just as David and Abraham were justified by faith, so too are all believers, regardless of their background. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Assurance of Forgiveness</a> Believers can find peace and assurance in the fact that their righteousness is a gift from God, not dependent on their own merit. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_gratitude.htm">Living in Gratitude</a> Understanding that righteousness is a gift should lead to a life of gratitude and obedience, not as a means to earn salvation, but as a response to God's grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 4</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_4_6-8_conflict_with_judgment.htm">In Romans 4:6–8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability? </a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_32_truly_by_david_any_proof.htm">How do we know Psalm 32 is genuinely attributed to David, and is there any archaeological or historical proof for this claim?</a> <a href="/q/can_nonbelievers_join_a_church_band.htm">What are Weapons of Righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_18_20-24_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does David’s claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20–24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6-8) A further instance of the nature of the justification which proceeds from faith is supplied by David. From his evidence it will appear that such justification implies, not the absence of sin, but its forgiveness; not its real obliteration, but the forbearance of God to impute it. It is an amnesty, not an acquittal.(6) Even as.--In strict accordance with this description of the justified state we have another, that of David.Describeth the blessedness.--Rather, speaks the felicitation, felicitates, or pronounces blessed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 6-8. - Even as David also describeth the blessedness (λέγει τὸν μακαρισμὸν. The noun means properly a declaring blessed - beatitatis praedicatio - "Eloquitur illud beati praeconiam" (Bengel). We might render, "David tells of the blessing on the man," etc.) of the man unto whom God reckoneth (λογίζεται, as before. Imputeth in the Authorized Version suggests the idea of a different word being used) righteousness apart from works, saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon (λογίσηται, as before, and so throughout the whole passage) sin (<a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1, 2</a>). The introduction of this testimony of David to the same principle of justification serves not only to explain it further, but also to show that under the Law too it continued to be recognized; and by David himself, the typical king and psalmist under the legal dispensation. But the argument from Abraham is not discontinued, being resumed in the next verse, and continued to the end of the chapter. If it be said that these verses from <a href="/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a>. do not in themselves declare a general principle applicable to all, but only the blessedness to sinners of having their sins forgiven, it may be replied, firstly, that the way in which the verses are introduced does not require more to be implied. All that need be meant is that the ground of justification exemplified in Abraham's case is the same as is spoken of by David as still available for man, and crowned with blessing. But, secondly, it is to be observed that these verses represent and suggest the general tenor of the Book of Psalms, in which human righteousness is never asserted as constituting a claim to reward. "My trust is in thy mercy," is, on the contrary, the ever-recurring theme. St. Paul's quotations from the Old Testament are frequently given as suggestive of the general scriptural teaching on the subject in hand, rather than as exhaustive proofs in themselves. <a href="/commentaries/romans/4-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. speaks λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. likewise καθάπερ (kathaper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2509.htm">Strong's 2509: </a> Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as. of the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. blessedness μακαρισμὸν (makarismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3108.htm">Strong's 3108: </a> Regarding as happy, blessed, or enviable. From makarizo; beatification, i.e. Attribution of good fortune. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. to whom ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. credits λογίζεται (logizetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. righteousness δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. apart from χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. works: ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">NT Letters: Romans 4:6 Even as David also pronounces blessing (Rom. 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