Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
Don't remember the sins I committed when I was young, or any of my wrongdoings. Instead, remember me with mercy because of your goodness, O Lord.
The writer is asking God to forgive and forget his past mistakes, appealing to God's mercy and goodness rather than trying to justify himself.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time of personal reflection on his life and relationship with God. In ancient Israel, people believed that past sins could have lasting consequences, so David is earnestly seeking God's forgiveness. The concept of God 'remembering' or 'not remembering' was a way of expressing whether God would act based on someone's past actions.
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