KJV ORIGINAL
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I admit my wrongdoings, and my sin is constantly on my mind.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is openly confessing that he recognizes his mistakes and can't stop thinking about them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 51 is a penitential prayer attributed to King David, written after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his sins of adultery with Bathsheba and arranging the death of her husband Uriah, as described in 2 Samuel 11-12. In this historical setting, David is pouring out his heart in genuine repentance, recognizing the weight of his actions against God and the community. This reflects the ancient Israelite tradition of using psalms as a means of confession and seeking divine mercy.
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