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Berean Standard Bible

“For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.”

Psalms 51:3

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This psalm is attributed to David after the prophet Nathan confronted him about Bathsheba and Uriah. It is the classic prayer of repentance in the Bible.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.

World English Bible (WEB)

For I know my transgressions. My sin is constantly before me.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

For I know my transgressions; And my sin is ever before me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For I am conscious of my error; my sin is ever before me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque yo reconozco mis rebeliones; y mi pecado está siempre delante de mí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque yo reconozco mi vergonzosa acción; día y noche me persigue.

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