Psalms 51:5

“Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Behold, I was shapen in iniquitie: and in sinne did my mother conceiue me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Truly, I was formed in evil, and in sin did my mother give me birth.
- Basic English Bible

Behold, in iniquity was I brought forth, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
- Darby Bible

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
- Webster's Bible

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.
- World English Bible

Lo, in iniquity I have been brought forth, And in sin doth my mother conceive me.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(51:7) Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 51:5


51:5 Behold - Nor is this the only sin which I have reason to bewail before thee; for this filthy stream leads me to a corrupt fountain: and upon a review of my heart, I find, that this heinous crime, was the proper fruit of my vile nature, which, ever was, and still is ready to commit ten thousand sins, as occasion offers.


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