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Berean Standard Bible

“Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.”

Psalms 51:5

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Study note

In Psalm 51, after asking for mercy, David openly confesses that his sin is ever before him and that he has sinned against God above all. This verse takes his confession deeper, from specific acts to the condition of his heart.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, I was born in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí, en maldad he sido formado, y en pecado me concibió mi madre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque yo nací pecador; sí, lo soy desde el momento que mi madre me concibió.

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