Psalm 31:1
Douay-Rheims
To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
Francis Patrick Kenrick
Whom God has not charged with sin. St. Paul uses this text to show that justification is gratui- tous: "David also termeth the blessedness of a man to whom God reputeth justice without works." Rom. iv. 6. No man is entitled to justification. Pardon of sin is an act of Divine mercy, for which, however, grace must dispose the sinner, by moving him to faith and compunction.
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1863 · Psalms 31:1
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