Psalms 51:3

“For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.”

"For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me." - Psalms 51:3
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What does Psalms 51:3 mean?

The King James Version of Psalm 51:3 reads, "For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me." This verse is part of a prayer of repentance and contrition, attributed to King David after he confessed his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband…

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A Heart Laid Bare: The Power of Acknowledgment in Psalm 51:3

Psalm 51 is a profound expression of contrition and repentance, attributed to David after his grievous sin with Bathsheba. The particular verse, Psalm 51:3, states, "For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.” This verse encapsulates the essence of true…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Repentance

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, I come humbly before You today, with a heart burdened by the weight of my transgressions. As I reflect upon David’s words in Psalm 51:3, ‘For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me,’ I recognize the importance…

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"For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me." (Psalm 51:3)
"For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me." (Psalm 51:3)
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