Romans 4:5-8 While, as for the man who does not rely upon his obedience, but has faith in him who can pronounce the godless righteous, his faith is regarded by God as righteousness.

Twentieth_Century⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁵ While, as for the man who does not rely upon his obedience, but has faith in him who can pronounce the godless righteous, his faith is regarded by God as righteousness. ⁶ In precisely the same way David speaks of the blessing pronounced upon the man who is regarded by God as righteous apart from actions-- ⁷ 'Blessed are those whose wrong-doings have been forgiven and over whose sins a veil has been drawn! ⁸ Blessed the man whom the Lord will never regard as sinful!'