Romans 4:4-6

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁴ Now to a laborer, his wages are not counted as a favor or a gift, but as an obligation (something owed to him).

⁵ But to one who, not working [by the Law], trusts (believes fully) in Him Who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited to him as righteousness (the standing acceptable to God).

⁶ Thus David ^[a]congratulates the man and pronounces a blessing on him to whom God credits righteousness apart from the works he does: