Psalms 51:5
“Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.”
What does Psalms 51:5 mean?
The Bible verse Psalms 51:5 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." This verse is part of Psalm 51, which is a penitential psalm written by King David. It is traditionally believed to have been written…
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Psalms 51:5 states, "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." This verse, attributed to King David during a time of deep personal crisis, captures the essence of our human condition—our innate tendency toward sin and our need for God's redeeming…
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O Lord, our Eternal Sovereign, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging our frailty and the weight of our sins. As we reflect on the poignant truths of Your Word, particularly from Psalms 51:5, where it is declared, "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did…
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