Psalms 65:3

Matters of iniquities were mightier than I, Our transgressions — Thou dost cover them.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.

In Context

2Hearer of prayer, to Thee all flesh cometh.

4O the happiness of [him whom] Thou choosest, And drawest near, he inhabiteth Thy courts, We are satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, Thy holy temple.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 12:7And Nathan saith unto David, 'Thou [art] the man! Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, I anointed thee for king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

2 Kings 19:20And Isaiah son of Amoz sendeth unto Hezekiah, saying, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed unto Me concerning Sennacherib king of Asshur I have heard:

Psalms 38:4For mine iniquities have passed over my head, As a heavy burden — too heavy for me.

Psalms 51:2Thoroughly wash me from mine iniquity, And from my sin cleanse me,

Psalms 79:9Help us, O God of our salvation, Because of the honour of Thy name, And deliver us, and cover over our sins, For Thy name's sake.

Isaiah 6:7and he striketh against my mouth, and saith: 'Lo, this hath stricken against thy lips, And turned aside is thine iniquity, And thy sin is covered.'

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 →

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