Psalms 51:3 nasb — For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me.

NASB

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

— Psalms 51:3, NASB

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Psalms 51 — Context

1

Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.

2

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin.

3

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

4

Against You, You only, I have sinned And done what is evil in Your sight, So that You are justified when You speak And blameless when You judge.

5

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.

6

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.

Psalms 51:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 51:3 say?
Psalms 51:3 in the NASB reads: “For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me.”
Where is Psalms 51:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 51:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 51, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 51:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 51:3 in?
Psalms 51:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 51:3?
Psalms 51:3 reads (NASB): “For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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