Psalm 51:3
“For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 51Meaning
He acknowledges his transgressions and keeps his sin before him, modeling confession that names wrongdoing instead of hiding or rationalizing it.
Mercy, confession, and truth before God
Psalm 51 is a penitential prayer traditionally linked by its superscription to David after Nathan confronted him. It moves from appeal to God’s steadfast love and honest confession, through cleansing and inner renewal, toward restored witness, humble worship, and concern for Zion. Repentance here neither erases harm done to others nor turns contrition into self-hatred.
Read carefully
He acknowledges his transgressions and keeps his sin before him, modeling confession that names wrongdoing instead of hiding or rationalizing it.
Reflection
He acknowledges his transgressions and keeps his sin before him, modeling confession that names wrongdoing instead of hiding or rationalizing it.