4 Blessed were we, dearly beloved, if we should be doing the commandments of God in concord of love, to the end that our sins may through love be forgiven us. (1CL) 5 For it is written; Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall impute no sin, neither is guile in his mouth . (1CL) 6 This declaration of blessedness was pronounced upon them that have been elected by God through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1CL)
1 Clement 50:4–6
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Romans 4:6–8
6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”
Sirach 14:1–3
1 Blessed is the man who has not slipped with his mouth, and doesn’t suffer from sorrow for sins. (WEB) 2 Blessed is he whose soul does not condemn him, and who has not given up hope. (WEB) 3 Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money? (WEB)
Psalms 144:14–15
14 Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. 15 Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.
Psalms 32:1–3
1 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning…
Odes of Solomon 12:11–12
11 For the dwelling-place of the Word is man: and its truth is love. (ODE) 12 Blessed are they who by means thereof have understood everything, and have known the Lord in His truth. Hallelujah. (ODE)
Psalms of Solomon 6:5–6
5 And the Lord heareth the prayer of every one that feareth God, And every request of the soul that hopes for Him doth the Lord accomplish. (PSS) 6 Blessed is the Lord, who showeth mercy to those who love Him in sincerity. (PSS)
Secret Book of James 1:36–38
36 “Look, I’ll leave you and go away. I don’t want to continue with you anymore, just as you yourselves don’t want that. Now, then, follow me eagerly. That’s why I tell you that I came down for you. You’re beloved; you’ll bring life for many. Call on the Father.… (SJM)
Book of Enoch 58:1–3
1 And I began to speak the third Parable concerning the righteous and elect. (ENO) 2 Blessed are ye, ye righteous and elect, For glorious shall be your lot. (ENO) 3 And the righteous shall be in the light of the sun, And the elect in the light of eternal life: The days of their… (ENO)
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