KJV ORIGINAL
For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This is part of one of David's penitential psalms, likely written during a time of personal crisis when he was suffering physically and spiritually. In ancient Israel, confession and repentance were essential parts of maintaining one's relationship with God, and public acknowledgment of sin was often necessary for restoration.
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