Psalm 51:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

I know about my sins, and I cannot forget the burden of my guilt.

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How often have we sinned and turned against you, the Lord God? Our sins condemn us! We have done wrong.

If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.

I told you my sins, and I am sorry for them.

So I confessed my sins and told them all to you. I said, “I'll tell the Lord each one of my sins.” Then you forgave me and took away my guilt.

We have rebelled against you just like our ancestors, and we are ashamed of our sins.”

I have more troubles than I can count. My sins are all around me, and I can't find my way. My sins outnumber the hairs on my head, and I feel weak.

When that happens, we tell everyone, “I sinned and did wrong, but God forgave me

They refused to let foreigners join them, as they met to confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors.

My vicious enemies ask me, “When will you die and be forgotten?”

But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.