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Psalms 69:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

O God, you know about my foolish mistakes, and my sins are not hidden from you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is honestly confessing to God that He sees all their mistakes and wrongdoings - nothing can be hidden from Him.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 69 is attributed to King David and is a lament psalm where he expresses deep distress, possibly during times of persecution by enemies or personal hardship in ancient Israel. In this verse, David humbly acknowledges his own foolishness and sins, emphasizing God's complete knowledge of human failings as a foundation for seeking divine help. This reflects the broader biblical theme of confession in the Psalms, which was a common practice in Israelite worship to restore one's relationship with God.

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