Psalms 65:3
(65-4) The tale of iniquities is too heavy for me; as for our transgressions, Thou wilt pardon them.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
In Context
2(65-3) O Thou that hearest prayer, unto Thee doth all flesh come.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:7And Nathan said to David: 'Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
2 Kings 19:20Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Whereas thou hast prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard thee.
Psalms 38:4(38-5) For mine iniquities are gone over my head; as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Psalms 51:2(51-4) Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalms 79:9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the sake of the glory of Thy name; and deliver us, and forgive our sins, for Thy name's sake.
Isaiah 6:7and he touched my mouth with it, and said: Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin expiated.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 65:2-6
The Praises of Zion; Motives for Devout. 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. 3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. 4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. 5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer… Read the whole commentary →