Bible in Basic English
"But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness."
— Romans 4:5, Bible in Basic English
“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. ”
“But to him who doesn't work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.”
“But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness.”
“But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God.”
“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.
But what does it say in the holy Writings? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.
Now, the reward is credited to him who does works, not as of grace but as a debt.
But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness.
As David says that there is a blessing on the man to whose account God puts righteousness without works, saying,
Happy are those who have forgiveness for their wrongdoing, and whose sins are covered.
Happy is the man against whom no sin is recorded by the Lord.