The psalmist opens with a beatitude pronouncing blessing on those whose transgression is forgiven and whose sins are hidden. The dual mention emphasizes the completeness of God's pardon: not merely that sin is dealt with but that it is put away from divine view. The term "transgression" denotes rebellion, while "sin" refers more broadly to missing God's law. The beatitude structure suggests that this psalm functions as wisdom pronouncement. The opening establishes the central theme: the restoration that comes when sin is acknowledged and forgiven.

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