for the demonstration,[I say], of His righteousnessat the presenttime,sothat He would be justand the justifierof the one who has faithin Jesus.
But to the one who does not work,but believesin Him who justifiesthe ungodly,his faithis creditedas righteousness,
"The Rock!His workis perfect,For allHis waysare just;A Godof faithfulnessand withoutinjustice,Righteousand uprightis He.
since indeedGodwhowill justifythe circumcisedby faithand the uncircumcisedthroughfaithis one.
Whowill bring a chargeagainstGod'select?Godis the one who justifies;
The LORDis righteouswithinher; He will donoinjustice.EverymorningHe bringsHis justiceto light;He does not fail.But the unjustknowsnoshame.
The LORDwas pleasedfor His righteousness'sakeTo makethe lawgreatand glorious.
And they sangthe songof Moses,the bond-servantof God,and the songof the Lamb,saying,"Greatand marvelousare Your works,O LordGod,the Almighty;Righteousand true are Your ways,Kingof the nations!
The LORDhas takenaway[His] judgmentsagainst you, He has clearedawayyour enemies.The Kingof Israel,the LORD,is in your midst;You will feardisasternomore.
Rejoicegreatly,O daughterof Zion!Shout[in triumph], O daughterof Jerusalem!Behold,your kingis comingto you; He is justand endowedwith salvation,Humble,and mountedon a donkey,Even on a colt,the foalof a donkey.
"Declareand setforth[your case]; Indeed,let them consulttogether.Whohas announcedthisfrom of old?Who has longsincedeclaredit? Is it not I, the LORD?And thereis nootherGodbesidesMe, A righteousGodand a Savior;Thereis noneexceptMe.
And the childcontinued to growand to become strongin spirit,and he livedin the desertsuntilthe dayof his public appearanceto Israel.
whomGoddisplayed publiclyas a propitiationin His bloodthroughfaith.[This was] to demonstrateHis righteousness,becausein the forbearanceof GodHe passed overthe sinspreviously committed;
Wherethenis boasting?It is excluded.By what kindof law?Of works?No,but by a lawof faith.
