KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Blessed is the person whose wrongdoing the LORD does not count against them, and whose heart is completely honest and free from deception.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that true happiness comes to those whom God forgives and who live with complete honesty before Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by King David, likely after his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. David experienced tremendous guilt and spiritual anguish until he confessed his sins and received God's forgiveness. The psalm reflects his joy and relief at being restored to a right relationship with God.
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