Psalms 51:4

KJV

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.

— Psalms 51:4, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 51 connects to 10 cross-references. A penitential lament of David attributed to his encounter with Nathan after the Bathsheba affair — the most celebrated of the seven penitential psalms. David confesses sin done against God alone, asks for cleansing with hyssop, and prays for a …

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Other Translations

ASV

Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in thy sight; That thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest.

YLT

Against Thee, Thee only, I have sinned, And done the evil thing in Thine eyes, So that Thou art righteous in Thy words, Thou art pure in Thy judging.

BBE

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.

Cross References