Psalms 51:6
\51:4\Against you, you only, have I done wrong, working that which is evil in your eyes; so that your words may be seen to be right, and you may be clear when you are judging.
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In Context
5\51:3\For I am conscious of my error; my sin is ever before me.
7\51:5\Truly, I was formed in evil, and in sin did my mother give me birth.
Cross References
Genesis 20:5Did he not say to me himself, She is my sister? and she herself said, He is my brother: with an upright heart and clean hands have I done this.
2 Samuel 12:13And David said to Nathan, Great is my sin against the Lord. And Nathan said to David, The Lord has put away your sin; death will not come on you.
1 Chronicles 29:17And I am conscious, my God, that you are the searcher of hearts, taking pleasure in righteousness. As for me, with an upright heart I have freely given all these things; and I have seen with joy your people who are here to make their offerings freely to you.
Job 32:8But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
Psalms 5:9\5:8\Be my guide, O Lord, in the ways of your righteousness, because of those who are against me; make your way straight before my face.
Psalms 26:2Put me in the scales, O Lord, so that I may be tested; let the fire make clean my thoughts and my heart.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 51:2-7
Penitential Petitions. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my… Read the whole commentary →