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For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.[a](A) Now to the one who works,(B) pay is not credited as a gift, but as something owed. But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly,(C) his faith is credited for righteousness.

David Celebrating the Same Truth

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

Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven
and whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the person
the Lord will never charge with sin.[b](D)

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