KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have sinned against you, and you alone, and done this wrong thing right in front of you. This shows that you are completely right when you speak against sin, and perfectly fair when you judge.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that his sin is ultimately against God alone, and that God is completely just and right in whatever judgment he gives.
📚 Historical Context
This is from David's prayer of repentance after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. Though David's actions hurt many people, he recognizes that sin is fundamentally a rebellion against God's holy character and commands.
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