Psalms 38:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will confess my wrongdoing; I will be deeply sorry for my sin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is choosing to openly admit his mistakes and feel genuine sorrow for the wrong he has done.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 38 is attributed to King David and is one of the penitential psalms in the Bible, where he pours out his heart in confession and plea for mercy amid personal suffering caused by sin. In the historical context of ancient Israel, confessing one's iniquity was a vital spiritual practice, reflecting the cultural understanding that sin separated people from God and required honest acknowledgment for restoration. This psalm highlights the personal and communal importance of repentance in a society that valued covenant faithfulness to God.

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