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Psalm 51:3-4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 51 · verses 3–4 · King James Version
3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.Psalm 51:3-4 · King James Version
Psalm 51:3-4 in context
1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Commentary
Cross references
- Proverbs 28:13
- Isaiah 59:12
- Psalms 38:18
- Psalms 32:5
- 2 Samuel 12:13-14
- Luke 15:21
- Genesis 20:6
- Genesis 39:9
Key words (Strong's)
- transgressionspeshaʻa revoltH6588 →
- acknowledgeyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- justifiedtsâdaqto be rightH6663 →
- speakestdâbarperhaps properly, to arrangeH1696 →
- sinnedchâṭâʼproperly, to missH2398 →
- sightʻayinan eyeH5869 →
- clearzâkâhto be translucentH2135 →
- doneʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
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The title has reference to a very sad story, that of David's fall. But, though he fell, he was not utterly cast down, for God graciously upheld him and raised him up. 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6