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Psalms 51:3

Psalms 51:3
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For I acknowledge my transgressions,.... Before God and man. Acknowledgment of sin is what the Lord requires, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For I acknowledge my transgressions - literally, I know, or make known. That is, he knew that he was a sinner, and he…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 51:1-6

The title has reference to a very sad story, that of David's fall. But, though he fell, he was not utterly cast down,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For I acknowledge Lit., I know. The pronoun is emphatic. His sins have all along been known to God. They are before His…