Romans 4:6-8 — David as second Old Testament example: righteousness apart from works (Psalm 32)

Romans 4:6-8 quotes Psalm 32:1-2: 'Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.' David's blessing was the forgiveness of sin — righteousness counted apart from works. Two Old Testament figures (Abraham and David) illustrate that faith-righteousness is not a New Testament invention.