Psalm 51:3-6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.(A)
4 Against you, you alone, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you are justified in your sentence
and blameless when you pass judgment.(B)
5 Indeed, I was born guilty,
a sinner when my mother conceived me.(C)
Footnotes
- 51.6 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Psalm 51:3-6
New International Version
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.(A)
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned(B)
and done what is evil in your sight;(C)
so you are right in your verdict
and justified when you judge.(D)
5 Surely I was sinful(E) at birth,(F)
sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
6 Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
you taught me wisdom(G) in that secret place.(H)
Psalm 51:12-13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.(B)
Footnotes
- 51.12 Or generous
Psalm 51:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 The sacrifice acceptable to God[a] is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.(A)
Footnotes
- 51.17 Or My sacrifice, O God,
Psalm 51:17
New International Version
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