Psalm 51:3-4
Contemporary English Version
3 I know about my sins,
and I cannot forget
the burden of my guilt.
4 (A) You are really the one
I have sinned against;
I have disobeyed you
and have done wrong.
So it is right and fair for you
to correct and punish me.
Psalm 51:3-4
New International Version
Psalm 51:3-4
King James Version
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against 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.
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Psalm 51:12-13
Contemporary English Version
12 Make me as happy as you did
when you saved me;
make me want to obey!
13 I will teach sinners your Law,
and they will return to you.
Psalm 51:12-13
King James Version
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
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Psalm 51:17
Contemporary English Version
17 The way to please you
is to be truly sorry
deep in our hearts.
This is the kind of sacrifice
you won't refuse.
Psalm 51:17
New International Version
Psalm 51:17
King James Version
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
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Psalm 51:19
Contemporary English Version
19 Then you will be pleased
with the proper sacrifices,
and we will offer bulls
on your altar once again.
Psalm 51:19
New International Version
Psalm 51:19
King James Version
19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
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